Western Force scrumhalf Alby Mathewson has agreed to play in France for Provence Rugby in the Pro D2 championship.
Mathewson has won four caps for the All Blacks and played 133 Super Rugby matches.
The former All Black has played Super Rugby for the Hurricanes, Blues and Western Force where he has been since 2012.
Mathewson originally joined the Force on a two year deal in 2012 but extended the deal in 2014 taking him through to 2016.