RUCK pinpoints five talented players that could be heading to England in the next few month's...
1. Ruan Pienaar
Former Montpellier scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is in talks with the Cheetahs and the Sharks ahead of a potential return to South Africa according to Afrikaans publication The Rapport. However, there have also been suggestions that Bath are interested in the South Africa scrum-half.
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2. Alun Wyn Jones
Bristol are reportedly trying to prise Alun Wyn Jones away from Welsh rugby and into the Gallagher Premiership. The talismanic Ospreys lock has been a one-club man over his 14-year senior career but is out of contract after the World Cup and attracting significant interest.
Other English clubs have also been linked with Jones, including Leicester.
Other English clubs have also been linked with Jones, including Leicester.
Alun Wyn Jones, Captain of Wales Rugby tells his players to remain focused during the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
3. Quade Cooper
The Wallabies fly-half had been linked with a big-money move to Harlequins, however, is keen to remain closer to home.
4. Gavin Henson
After leaving Dragons, Wales international Gavin Henson could return to the Premiership according to The Rugby Paper. He is reportedly being touted to English clubs, as well as others in the Pro14 and Top14 leagues as possible cover during the World Cup in Japan, which eats into the start of next season.
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5. Sonny Bill Williams
The CV of Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly been doing the rounds over the desks of director of rugby's far and wide in recent months as the powerful centre looks for a final big payday. Williams, who started his career in rugby league has been linked with a switch back to the 13-man code to link up with the Toronto Wolfpack while English clubs also remain interested.
Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final between New Zealand and France at Millennium Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.
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