Elsom's rocky road cleared to join Toulon Rocky Elsom has signed with Toulon. A JAPANESE court has handed down a decision upholding former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom's contract with Japanese club Kobe. Elsom signed to play with Kobe after leaving the NSW Waratahs at the end of last year's Super Rugby season. Kobe claimed there was no contract and that the agreement was only an indication of terms, but the Japanese Industrial Relations Tribunal found the contract had commenced prior to Elsom arriving in Japan. Subject to appeal, Kobe will now be forced to pay out Elsom and release all rights to his services. The timing of the court ruling was fortuitous with Elsom preparing to play for French club Toulon in the Heineken Cup and Top 14. "We are delighted with the decision and are very happy for Rocky," lawyer Akiko Monden said. We look forward to seeing him continue his career with Toulon.