Here are 5 of the best rugby players who are still available for next season.
1. 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. The main rumour doing the rounds is that he’ll be a marquee signing for rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack on a multi-million-pound deal.
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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2. Ben Te'o
It has already been confirmed by Worcester that the centre is leaving Sixways, however, his next club has yet to be confirmed. There is significant interest from Premiership and Top 14 clubs while a move back to Rugby League in Australia has also been rumoured.
Ben Teo of England runs with ball during the RBS 6 Nations match, between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, London , UK, on the 11th March 2017.
3. 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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4. David Pocock
Pocock's manager, Brian Levine, said the flanker turned down lucrative offers from overseas because of his "strong belief" in the direction of the Wallabies under coach Michael Cheika. However, with his contract expiring soon, it'll be interesting to see if that opinion has changed...
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: David Pocock of Australia leaves the field during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on October 10, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
5. Israel Folau
The controversial Australian is undoubtedly one of the best rugby players in the world but will any team go near the 30-year-old with the baggage his signing would carry. Answer? Probably not.
Israel Folau of Australia during the Quilter International Match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 24th 2018, (Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK)
