Furlong, Gray, Haskell… the 20 best players in Europe whose contracts expire in 2018 - Page 5 of 5 - Ruck

Furlong, Gray, Haskell… the 20 best players in Europe whose contracts expire in 2018

17. Alun Wyn Jones – Ospreys

The Wales skipper ended months of speculation by signing a fresh NDC in January 2016, committing his future to the Ospreys. It is understood that the deal was due to take him through until the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

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18. Christian Wade – Wasps

The winger signed a contract extension to stay at Wasps for the “foreseeable future” in 2014. That deal reportedly concludes at the end of this season with Top 14 clubs lining up for the speedster.

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19. Alex Cuthbert – Cardiff Blues

The Wales wing signed a new two-year contract with Cardiff Blues in April 2016. He’s still only 27 and will feel he still has plenty to offer at Test level.

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20. Matt Banahan – Bath Rugby

Bath reportedly offered their longest-serving player Banahan a new two-year deal and gave him a deadline to make a decision. That deadline has since passed and the 30-year-old hasn’t agreed to the terms.

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