Saracens are attempting to lure former England lock George Kruis out of retirement, according to a report from The Rugby Paper.
‘We believe he was asked to extend his career’ says their report.
The 32-year-old, who made 134 appearances for the men in black previously, hung up his boots at the end of last season after playing for the Barbarians against England and signed off by kicking a back heel conversion.
He’s currently committed to running FourFive, which is a CBD and vitamin company he founded with former Sarries teammate Dom Day.
Kruis, who announced his decision to retire earlier this year said via his sports nutrition company’s website fourfive.com, said: “My rugby career has been amazing, the friends and experiences I have made will shape the rest of my life.
“I have always given 100 per cent to everything I do and right now I’m planning on my focus being 100 per cent on building the fourfive.com brand when I finish with Saitama Wild Knights in May.”
Kruis won four Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups during his 11 years at Saracens before leaving to join Japanese side Wild Knights for the 2020/21 season.
He was also a part of two Six Nations triumphs for England, including the Grand Slam in 2016, after making his debut for his country against New Zealand at Twickenham in 2014.
Read the full story from The Rugby Paper here.
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“Still unemployed” – 4 England internationals who are free agents – and where they might end up
We take a look at five England internationals who are still free agents after being released by their respective clubs at the end of the 2022/23 Premiership season.
#1. Mike Brown
- Age: 36
- Position: Fullback
- Caps: 72
Four clubs remain in contention to sign the former England fullback following his departure from Newcastle Falcons.
Brown, who has already revealed he will pursue a career as an agent when he hangs up his boots, is being lined up as a potential replacement for Simon Hammersley at Sale after the fullback quit.
Ealing, Worcester and French club Agen also remain in the race for the experienced speedsters signature.
