British and Irish Lions

The 24-year-old, who is currently recovering from a knee injury, has turned down an offer from the French club and will leave for South Africa at the end of the Top 14 season.

"I have signed a contract with The Sharks, which will go from June 2007 to June 2008," Michalak said.

Michalak, who has lived in Toulouse since the age of six, added: "I have wanted to leave to play in this championship for a long time, but it is difficult to leave your friends, your family and the club I've supported since I was small."

The 42-cap number 10 will not feature in this year's RBS 6 Nations Championship but could return to action with Toulouse at the end of March.

If he stays fit, he is set to be Les Bleus' first-choice fly-half at the World Cup, which is being hosted by France and begins in September.

Welcome to our new 'Behind The Scenes' look at the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour.

The footage will give fans the opportunity to sample a truly Behind the scenes look at the greatest touring side in the world.

This opening video is from the first day the squad got together in London.

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British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says he's been struck by the level of professionalism and dedication within the squad as they prepare to head to Hong Kong and Australia.

Lions skipper Sam Warburton says the lessons he and his Welsh colleagues learnt in Australia last summer will stand them in good stead for their return visit with Britain and Ireland's elite next month.