Rugby: Rokocoko rebuffs Toulon offer

Joe Rokocoko. Photo / Greg Bowker

Injured All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko has turned down an offer from French club Toulon, opting instead to concentrate on next year's rugby World Cup.

Rokocoko, who missed the All Blacks' 31-17 win over South Africa in last night's second Tri-Nations test in Wellington with a hamstring strain, confirmed his priorities lay with New Zealand rugby, the Sydney Morning Herald reported today.

It was believed Rokocoko was offered a four-year, $1 million deal by Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal.

His contract with New Zealand rugby expires in November this year, and Rokocoko he said his "sole focus" lay with the All Blacks.

"I'm standing firm on my decision to try to make this team again and I'm pretty disappointed I'm not playing this weekend as well because I want to make sure my spot is still in this team."

- NZPA