RUMOUR: Bordeaux have moved to take Sale Shark No.8 Dan du Preez to the Top 14 next season despite him having a year left to run on his deal with the Premiership outfit. FULL STORY
TROUBLE: One of Johann van Graan’s first jobs as the new head of rugby at Bath Rugby will be to find an injury replacement for injured club captain Charlie Ewels according to the latest reports. FULL STORY (Somerset Live)
RIVALS: Despite interest from Leicester Tigers, Alex Sanderson is confident Tom Curry will sign a new deal with the club. FULL STORY (RUCK)