Sportin Wales co-founder Gareth Anscombe has signed for French Top 14 side Bayonne, leaving Gloucester at the end of this season.

Anscombe, 33, has signed a one-year deal with Bayonne, who are currently fourth in the French top flight.

“I’m really pleased to announce that I will be joining Aviron Bayonnais next season,” Anscombe said.

“Really looking forward to testing myself in the Top 14 that is arguably the most competitive league in the world at the moment.”

The flyhalf, who co-founded Sportin Wales with Alex Cuthbert and Dean Jones in 2022, has plied his trade at Gloucester this season, with the club currently sitting in fifth with three league matches of the season remaining.

Anscombe played a season in the English Premiership after his deal with Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath fell through because of a groin injury.

He started his career in his native New Zealand before moving to Cardiff in 2014, making his Wales debut, qualifying through his Welsh mother, a year later.

He also spent four seasons at Ospreys from 2019.

In a short statement, Gloucester said: “Gloucester Rugby would like to thank Gareth for his time at the Club and when the time comes, he will leave with the best wishes for him and his family on their next adventure in France.”

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