LIST: 5 more England internationals who could swap clubs next summer

Friday, 10 December 2021 at 13:27

byRugby Rucker

Following George Ford's move to Sale Sharks, we look at five other England internationals who are being linked with moves next summer.

The England fly-half will see out his contract for Leicester Tigers which expires at the end of the current campaign. This is his second spell for Tigers who he made his Premiership debut for in 2009.

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7:11 AM · Dec 10, 2021

#1. Ellis Genge

Age: 26
Position: Loosehead-prop
Current club: Leicester Tigers
Linked with: Bristol Bears & Saracens

Saracens could turn to the Leicester captain if they fail to agree a new deal with Mako Vunipola, reports the Mail Online. Both loosehead props, who have also been linked with a move to Bristol Bears are yet to agree new terms with their respective clubs.

Ellis Genge of England celebrates after winning with his son Ragh Ellis during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#2. Billy Vunipola

Age: 29
Position: Number 8
Current club: Saracens
Linked with: Bordeaux, Toulon, Racing 92

Bordeaux have put Saracens brothers Mako and Billy Vunipola on their shopping list for a move to the Top 14 next season.Bordeaux boss Christophe Urios is keen on the England pair with loosehead Thierry Paiva talking to La Rochelle and former Northampton Saints No.8 Louis Picamoles set to retire.

#3. George Kruis

Age: 31
Position: Lock
Current club: Panasonic Wild Knights
Linked with: Leicester Tigers & Saracens

The 31-year-old has spent the last year playing in Japan for the Saitama Wild Knights following a trophy-laden 11 seasons with Saracens. A member of the 2017 Lions squad that toured New Zealand, he has said he still has ambitions to add to his 45 England caps

#4. Mako Vunipola

Age: 30
Position: Loosehead-prop
Current club: Saracens
Linked with: Bordeaux, Suntory, Bristol Bears, Newcastle Falcons

Mako Vunipola of England during the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 21 2020. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

#5. Zach Mercer

Age: 24
Position: Number 8
Current club: Montpellier
Linked with: Harlequins, Leicester Tigers & Bristol Bears

Zach Mercer of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on 14 May. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK