Super League newcomers Toulouse Olympique have confirmed the departure from the club of captain Johnathon Ford on the eve of the season.
Toulouse say in a statement that the star halfback has left "for family and personal reasons".
The club are currently facing a vaccination row with players in their squad which threatens to derail the start Already a subscriber? Log in here
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