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New Zealand great Ma'a Nonu has extended his stay with Toulon after signing a one-year deal with the Top 14 club at the age of 43.

Ma'a Nonu is not ready to retire from rugby yet!

The 43-year-old became the oldest player to participate in the Top 14 when he joined Toulon mid-season as an injury replacement in February.

Nonu showed signs of concussion immediately, lifting his arms skywards as he laid otherwise motionless on his back. The referee halted the game immediately as medical staff rushed to Nonu's aid.

Nonu's time at the Highlanders in 2013 was not a memorable one. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Of course, there was a lot more wrong at these three teams than just Nonu.

Nonu’s performance last weekend was startling but he does not want to listen to me enthuse about his long list of on-field feats, like the 2011 Rugby World Cup, or “Shoeless in Soweto”, the ...

Nonu had it all, combining the brute strength of an elephant with the agility of a ballerina, the vision of those bouncing and flaying dreadlocks something that will live long in the memory.

Ma'a Nonu 'honoured and privileged' to win his 100th cap for New Zealand in thumping victory over Tonga at St James' Park All Black Ma'a Nonu was doubtful for Tonga match after breaking his arm ...

FILE - New Zealand's Ma'a Nonu, wearing his new jersey spaeks with media during a press conference, after signing with the French rugby team Toulon, in Toulon, southern France, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.