England center Manu Tuilagi has officially confirmed his move to Bayonne in France, set to take place at the beginning of the next season. This means that Tuilagi's upcoming appearance against Ireland in the Six Nations will likely be his final for the Red Rose, due to the RFU's eligibility laws regarding players outside the Premiership. Tuilagi, who previously played for Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks, is determined to win the Premiership with Sale before heading abroad. Sale boss Alex Sanderson understands Tuilagi's decision but acknowledges the big loss his departure will bring to the club.