REPORTS: Sale launch stunning bid for TWO England internationals

Sunday, 12 December 2021 at 08:12

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byRugby Rucker

Sale Sharks are looking to refresh their squad ahead of next season with reports today suggesting they're targeting two England internationals to strengthen their ranks.

Mail Online scribe Nik Simon has revealed that 'Sale are eyeing up an ambitious move for England internationals Jonny Hill and Jonathan Joseph.'

Joseph, who has seen his career go stale at the Rec, is set to be a free agent next summer and is understood to be on Alex Sanderson's shortlist to replace Rohan Janse van Rensburg, who is keen to return home to South Africa.

Meanwhile, Exeter Chiefs have very little budget to better Hill's current salary, which he signed before becoming an England regular.

Sale, however, face significant competition for the second-row's signature with Wasps and Leicester also interested in signing Hill, should he decide to leave.

Read Nik Simon's Gain Line in full here.

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

#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

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