Ma'a Nonu and team mates were told they would be banned from taking their annual break during the three-week Six Nations hiatus. Photo: Getty ImagesToulon's flamboyant owner cancelled his players' holidays as an angry response to their latest loss. Ma'a Nonu and teammates were told they would be banned from taking their annual break during the three-week Six Nations hiatus. But coach Mike Ford managed to win a concession - the players will get a one week break. Toulon - minus Nonu, Matt Giteau and Leigh Halfpenny - will play in the new Brisbane Global 10s on February 11 and 12.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 29, 2017 22:18 UTC