There are still plenty of big rugby transfers to be done ahead of the 2022/23 season.
#1. Anthony Watson to Leicester Tigers
Leicester is rumoured to be the most likely destination for out of contract Bath, England and Lions winger for next season.
Rumours of his departure have subsided since it was revealed that current Munster coach Johann van Graan would be stepping into the head coach role, but there is still no certainty about his future, nor is there any shortage of clubs lining up to sign him.
Anthony Watson of Bath Rugby arrives for the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby at Ashton Gate on 1 Oct. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#2. Nathan Hughes to Clermont
Bath and London Irish are set to miss out to Clermont in the race to sign former England Number 8.
The Top 14 side are close to wrapping up a deal for the No8 and he is set to join them in the summer when his current £500,000-a-year contract expires.
A move to France will mean he is officially unable to play for England, but he has recently been linked with switching allegiances to Fiji anyway under new eligibility laws introduced by World Rugby in January.
Gallagher Man of the Match Nathan Hughes of Bath Rugby on his Bath Rugby debut during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on 28 Jan. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#3. Mike Brown to Ealing Trailfinders
Ealing Trailfinders are the surprise early favourite to sign out-of-contract former England fullback when his current deal at Newcastle expires in the summer.
The Rugby Paper reports that the 36-year-old is a top target for the ambitious Championship side.
Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates with the trophy on his final day as a Harlequin during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium June 26, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#4. Faf de Klerk to Canon Eagles
The World Cup-winning Springbok scrum-half is expected to join Japanese club, the Canon Eagles, after leaving the Sale Sharks.
Previously, it was reported that Faf de Klerk, who has been with English club Sale Sharks since 2017, was set to take up a £900 000 per year offer from the Hurricanes in Japan.
However, it now appears that it is in fact the Canon Eagles who have swooped in to secure his signature, with De Klerk in line to join fellow Springbok Jesse Kriel at the club.
#5. Will Haydon-Wood to Wasps
The Rugby Paper has reported that Wasps have 'completed a move' for Haydon-Wood. The 21-year-old has progressed through Newcastle's academy and has been a prominent player this season, featuring in 15 Premiership games and scoring 65 points.
Will Haydon-Wood of Newcastle Falcons reins at Archie White of Harlequins during the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons at Twickenham Stoop, London on the 4th March 2022 - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK
