Australia international and Reds tighthead prop Rodney Blake, known as "Rodzilla," has joined Bayonne from Queensland, the Top 14 French club said on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old Tongan-born prop, who stands 1.92m (6ft 3in) and weighs 130kg (286lb), will provide a powerful presence in the scrum.
Blake, who has played seven times for his country, has joined on a two-year contract