Danny Cipriani's next move revealed after Gloucester exit

Sunday, 20 December 2020 at 23:24

byRugby Rucker

We now know what mercurial fly-half Danny Cipriani's immediate plan is after his shock exit from Gloucester last week.

He's currently in Turkey with his glamorous fiance Victoria, and is looking to unwind from what has been a helta skelta 2020 before making his next move.

A source has revealed to that: "Danny is going to take some time out from the game and is in no rush to make a decision."

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Cipriani, who reportedly turned down a move to Japan during lockdown, could now make that move in 2021 a year early with a number of clubs all over the world interested.

Bath, Newcastle and Sale Sharks are all also apparently in the hunt to sign the 33-year-old with Lyon across the Channel also showing a keen interest.

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1. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath)

The powerhouse arrived at Bath from London Irish on a three-year deal in 2018. He’s since became a regular pick for England head coach Eddie Jones and featured at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The 22-year-old won’t be short of options if he chooses to leave the Rec.

2. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)

The powerhouse could depart the AJ Bell Stadium in 2021 when his contract expires. The 29-year-old, who moved to the North West following his dramatic exit from Leicester Tigers, is reportedly being lined up to join Racing 92 in the TOP14 ahead of the 2021/22 season.

3. Jonathan Joseph (Bath)

The centre is thought to be out of contract in 2021 after last extending his deal at the Rec in 2019. Joseph, who joined the club in 2013 from London Irish, has 51 caps for his country while he also toured New Zealand with the Lions in 2017.

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4. Chris Ashton (Harlequins)

It is understood that Ashton will stay at the Twickenham Stoop at least until the end of next season after joining from Sale, giving him a chance of nearing his goal of 100 Premiership tries. He currently boasts 86 after spells at Northampton Saints, Saracens and Sale. After that, he will reportedly head to Japan or France for one last payday.

5. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby)

The black, blue and whites will be desperate to hold onto the versatile speedster, but a report in the French press suggests that he could be joining Racing 92 ahead of the 2021/22 season. Watson has also previously interested that he could pursue a career in American Football in the future.