Michalak returns to Toulouse
by Mark Doyle, 15 May 2008
Out-of-favour France fly-half Frederic Michalak will return to Toulouse next season.
The 25-year-old number ten quit the Top 14 outfit after last year’s World Cup to link up with The Natal Sharks.
Michalak, who was overlooked by Les Bleus for this year's RBS 6 Nations, enjoyed a successful stint in South Africa but his season was cut short by a knee injury sustained in a Super 14 clash with New South Wales Waratahs last month.
He explained at the time that a return to Europe was a certainty and his agent confirmed on Thursday that he will be returning to the club where he made his name as an exciting and dynamic half-back.
"Fred and (Toulouse chairman) Rene Bouscatel have agreed on a three-year deal," his representative confirmed.
Michalak will likely miss the start of the new Top 14 season as he unlikely to be fit to return to competitive rugby until October, meaning a return to the France l fold for the November internationals is also unlikely.