Former England and Wasps winger has dropped the biggest hint yet that he will return to rugby union after being released by NFL franchise the Buffalo Bills.
The 30-year-old, who quit rugby in 2018 after he became frustrated with his international exile, has already been linked with a move to Leicester Tigers.
Adding further fuel to the fire, he’s arrived back in England after teasing what he was going to do next. He’s already been linked with Leicester Tigers or a return to Wasps.
As first reported by the Coventry Telegraph, former teammate and good friend Tom Varndell revealed earlier this month that Wade has had offers previously and could potentially be tempted into a return.
“Christian was in unbelievable form when he stepped away from rugby union,” said Varndell, who has become an agent since hanging up his boots.
“Obviously, there are rumours that are circulating. I am very close to Chris anyway, with everything that’s going on with the NFL at the moment and him being released by the Bills
“Watch this space, because you just never know, he might pop back up and I might end up being third place in a couple of years’ time.”
DID YOU KNOW? One-cap wonder Wade was selected for the second game against Argentina the following week but withdrew from the team when he was called up to join the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia.
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The five fastest England players ever, including Jason Robinson
Who is England’s fastest rugby player? It’s a topic often discussed throughout the rugby community, and given the rise or some new stars, it’s interesting to look at who is faster.
Fastest Ever England players (100m time):
5. CHRISTIAN WADE – 10.8 SECONDS
The former England flier, who was called up Warren Gatland for the Lions tour to Australia in 2013, is trying his hand at American Football as a running back with the Buffalo Bills.