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Katie Sands

Dan Biggar gives speech in French to packed Toulon stadium and they love him already

Dan Biggar has endeared himself to Toulon fans by delivering a speech in French direct to thousands of supporters at his new home ground.

The Wales captain has joined the French and European rugby giants midway through the season, leaving Northampton Saints after four years to relocate to the south of France.

After spending the autumn campaign with Wales despite being ruled out of playing through injury, Biggar linked up with his new club last week and Toulon shared the first snaps of the Welshman in training last Tuesday.

As well as getting used to his new coaches and teammates, Biggar, 33, also took it upon himself to deliver some opening remarks to the fanbase at Stade Mayol when Toulon hosted Racing 92 at the weekend.

Standing pitchside while donning a Toulon jersey with a microphone in hand, Biggar told the home crowd: "Good evening everyone. I'm very excited to be here. I think Toulon is a great team with great fans."

After the cheers from the crowd subsided, Biggar added: "It's a great experience for me and my family with Toulon. 'We fear nobody'."

You can watch the full video below:

Biggar, who has 103 Wales caps, follows in the footsteps of fellow Welshmen Leigh Halfpenny, Gavin Henson and Gethin Jenkins by joining Toulon.

The former Ospreys man captained his country last season during the Six Nations and summer tour of South Africa.

Unfortunately Toulon's fans weren't treated to a victorious performance, with the hosts losing for the second time at home this season, to Racing 92 by 31-14.

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