Transfer Rumours: Northampton targeting monstrous replacement for Kieran Brookes

It was confirmed earlier this week that Brookes would be leaving Franklin's Gardens after three years at the club.

Rugby Inside Line has now suggested that incoming boss Chris Boyd is lining up a move for the All Black tighthead.

Toomaga-Allan is a formidable force in the front row, where his high-intensity scrummaging has proved troublesome for his opponents and has won three All Blacks caps.