4. Dan Biggar (Ospreys to Northampton Saints)
A name that won’t be new to the majority of fans, Dan Biggar already has more than 50 caps with Wales having made his debut back in 2008.
Biggar put pen to paper with Northampton Saints at the conclusion of last year’s British & Irish Lions tour and will be linking up with a new coaching setup at Franklin’s Gardens.
Welcome to the #SaintsNation, Dan Biggar! pic.twitter.com/bHFzyuriRo
— Northampton Saints 😇 (@SaintsRugby) September 6, 2017
“I’m hugely privileged to sign for a club with the history and tradition of Saints,” Biggar said back in September following the announcement.
“This is an opportunity for me and my family to experience rugby in a different environment and playing in a town which has a massive passion for rugby was a huge attraction.”
5. Lima Sopoaga (Highlanders to Wasps)
Sopoaga is filling in at centre as we’re in need of creativity in the midfield, especially with Roberts at 13.
The 26-year-old, who has played 16 Tests for the All Blacks, has effectively ruled himself out of selection for the 2019 World Cup. Sopoaga was part of New Zealand’s U20 side that retained the junior IRB World Championship title in 2011, where he appeared alongside back-rower Brad Shields, with whom he will be reunited at Wasps next season.
6. Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues to Exeter Chiefs)
Runners-up Exeter Chiefs have also added to their squad with international quality with the capture of British & Irish Lion Alex Cuthbert from Cardiff Blues.
The 28-year-old winger has been with the Blues since 2011 and has scored 18 tries in 47 appearances for Wales as well as scoring on his sole Test appearance for the Lions in Australia.
🏉 – @ExeterChiefs DoR Rob Baxter delighted to welcome @WelshRugbyUnion & @lionsofficial star Alex Cuthbert to @premrugby and @SandyParkExeter from next season ⬇https://t.co/5BMS3Lr9xb pic.twitter.com/CefZ5TxnC7
— Exeter Chiefs (@ExeterChiefs) March 27, 2018
“The challenge of going to Exeter and trying to prove myself in a new environment at the Chiefs is something that really appeals to me,” he said.
“I’m excited about the move. I’ve played all of my rugby in Wales and I’ve enjoyed some fantastic times over the years, but I feel I’m at a stage in my career where I have to try something different.”