English center Manu Tuilagi would have chosen Aviron Bayonnais, according to Canal +. The 32-year-old was also courted by Montpellier and Perpignan.
He has worn the England jersey 59 times since 2011 (20 tries), the last time on Saturday at Groupama Stadium against the XV of France during the Six Nations Tournament. Promoted to the Top 14 last season, the Basque club is 9th with 39 points, five points behind Racing 92, sixth.