All Black concern as Papali'i confirms move to France

'I think we should be worried and need to have better alignment, better conversations and earlier conversations with players such as Dalton'

CASTRES CATCH: Dalton Papali'i will leave the Auckland Blues at season's end. Pic: Phil Walter/Getty Images

Auckland Blues captain Dalton Papali'i will depart for France at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season to take up a contract with Top 14 side Castres, ruling himself out of selection for next year's World Cup.

The 37-test flanker confirmed the move Tuesday, days after complaining about being shut out of the All Blacks setup by former coach Scott Robertson.