Leigh Halfpenny has joined New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific side the Crusaders on a one-year deal after ending his Wales career.
The 101-times capped Halfpenny played his final Wales game on Saturday as Warren Gatland's side beat Barbarians 49-26 in Cardiff.
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"I've always watched Super Rugby and the Crusaders are the team I've always followed," Halfpenny said in a statement.
"I'm extremely grateful to have the opportunity to join one of the best clubs in the world and I can't wait to meet everyone.
"Rob Penney (head coach) and his team couldn't have been any more welcoming and I feel hugely honoured to be joining them.
"I've always loved the time I've spent in New Zealand on tour.
"It's a passionate rugby nation and I've always been made to feel very much at home there. My family and I are very excited about the move."
Halfpenny is third on the all-time list of men's point-scorers for Wales with 801.
He made four Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions across the 2013 and 2017 tours, being named player of the series in the former following the tourists' 2-1 victory in Australia.
“Leigh’s a footballer with a huge amount of experience, charisma and skill,” coach Rob Penney said.
“We had our feelers out for a while, and Leigh was finishing up his time with Wales and still had a big desire to play at the highest level, so it’s a great fit for us.
“Leigh adds even more maturity to our backline, while also bringing in some Northern Hemisphere perspective, so yeah, we’re excited about what he’ll bring into camp.”
