LIST: 5 of the weirdest rugby transfers that nearly happened - Page 3 of 5 - Ruck

LIST: 5 of the weirdest rugby transfers that nearly happened

#3. Martin Johnson to Newcastle Falcons

The England and Leicester Tigers legend revealed on the ‘Building Jerusalem’ documentary that he was called by Newcastle Falcons and Richmond when the game went professional in 1996. Despite their big-money offer, the second-row was settled where he was and stayed at Welford Road.

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