#2. Courtney Lawes
Lawes is mulling over his future after revealing that he has got an escape clause written into his Northampton Saints contract that could allow him to leave at the end of the season.
‘My contract is not necessarily up this year, there’s options there,’ he said. ‘At the end of the day, I’ve got to do what’s best for myself and my family.
‘I’d love to stay at Saints, at the same time you’ve got to find what’s best for yourself and your family, like Dan Biggar has done.
‘That’s the most important thing, especially when you’re getting a bit older. I think I’ll probably get one more contract out of myself, then call it a day at the end of that.’
#3. Jack Nowell
Nowell has responded to reports that the England and Gallagher Premiership speedster is considering a move to France at the end of the season.
The 29-year-old admitted he would one day like to move abroad after his Exeter team-mate Sam Simmonds will join Montpellier next year.
“The only thing I can do is focus on this year and whatever comes, comes,” Nowell said.
“We’ve got four big games this autumn and a massive Six Nations where we want to make up for last year.
“I’ve made it obvious before that one day [a move to France is] something I would like to do obviously if my body allows me.
“Whether it’s next year or the year after I’m not too sure yet but I’m in a position where I’ve always been in contract with the club and this is the first year where I’ve found myself not in contract next year. For me there is a lot to play for and a lot still to go.”
