Exeter Chiefs star Henry Slade could be the next England star to depart Sandy park after he met with Top 14 side Stade Francais to discuss a possible move.
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Expressing curiosity about potential opportunities in the Top 14, he has been exploring his options.
As of now, Stade has not extended an offer, citing uncertainty about the number of spots available for overseas players in the upcoming season.
This speculation originates from reports in The Rugby Paper.
According to their sources, the Chiefs may also lose Pat Schickerling at the end of his current contract later this year.
The 25-year-old, who notably played for England against Barbarians in June 2022 when he wasn’t qualified to do so, has had limited game time in the Premiership Cup this season, making just two appearances.
The rumour suggests that Schickerling has been in talks with a team from the United Rugby Championship (URC), and recent observations hint at positive interactions with Glasgow officials.
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2024 Six Nations fan bases ranked from worst to best
The guys over at Host A Fan have attempted to rank the Six Nations fan bases.
They’ve based their ranking, from most important to least, on six different categories:
- Home Stadium Atmosphere
- Passion
- Away Support
- Online Public Vote
- Anthem & Other Songs
Read their full analysis and ranking by CLICKING HERE.
Or check out the brief ranking below:
#6. France – 4.3
They Said: ” The French also score below-average rating for both Away Support and Home Stadium Atmosphere, the latter not helped by the fact you need a telescope (never mind a pair of binoculars) to see the pitch (never mind the action) from some of the seats at the Stade de France.”
#5. Italy – 4.4
They Said: “Like the French, they are let down by Away Support and, most impactfully, Home Stadium Atmosphere, which can often suffer from one-sided, processional performances on the pitch, although thankfully, these are becoming rarer occasions.”
