Tawera Kerr-Barlow has played 25 tests for the All Blacks.

All Blacks and Chiefs halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow is reportedly being targeted by French club Toulon.

French newspaper L'Equipe reported Toulon's interest in the 25-year-old, who could join fellow Chief and All Black Aaron Cruden in leaving New Zealand Rugby for a lucrative contract in Europe.

Cruden last week confirmed he had signed a three-year deal with Montpellier, a deal worth a reported $1.2 million per season. He will leave New Zealand after the Super Rugby season.

PHOTOSPORT Tawera Kerr-Barlow could join fellow Chief Aaron Cruden in France, according to French newspaper L'Equipe.

In need of a replacement halfback for Lyon bound Jonathan Pelissie, L'Equipe reported Toulon had approached Scotland's Greig Laidlow and England's Richard Wigglesworth.

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​However, both have taken up offers elsewhere, leaving Kerr-Barlow as their primary target.

Should Kerr-Barlow, who has played 25 tests for the All Blacks and 67 games for the Chiefs, make the move, he would be reunited with former All Black midfielder Ma'a Nonu.

Despite Aaron Smith's late form slump last season, Smith and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara are the top two halfbacks in the country, leaving Kerr-Barlow battling for game time in the black jersey.

French clubs are also trying to lure All Black fullbacks Ben Smith and Israel Dagg offshore, with some reports claiming Smith's move to French club Pau is as good as done.