Anthony Watson leaving Bath in latest blow for the club

The England and Lions wing has made up his mind to leave the Rec, who have lost 12 straight games in all competition and sit bottom of the Gallagher Premiership, when his contract expires in the summer. 

Despite significant interest from London Irish and Wasps according to RUCK Sources, the 27-year-old has not yet committed to joining another club which is likely to spark a scramble for his signature.

The Telegraph has also reported that 'Watson has a host of admirers among Top 14 clubs, for whom money is no issue'.

With Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau joining Cardiff Blues, Bath will be losing both their British & Irish Lions in the summer.

The powerhouse centre was initially thought to be in danger of missing the entire championship, amid fears he would need an operation on his hamstring. 

But the Cheshire club's director of rugby, Alex Sanderson, said: 'We have talked about him for the Leicester game before the Six Nations (on January 30). 

'That is obviously a big game for him, but we're hoping to get him back a week or two before that.'

The England captain - who is recovering from ankle surgery - is a few weeks away according to his boss Mark McCall. He will be back towards the end of January, which should be before the Six Nations

Saracens hooker George is on course for an early comeback this weekend. If George can recover and get in the groove again, he will challenge Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jamie Blamire for the No 2 shirt.

The flankler suffered extensive damage to his left knee while playing for England against Italy in February with early projections set a return-to-play date of this Christmas.

Speaking to , Lee Blackett revealed: "We're just making sure we get everything bang on. We don't want to give an exact date really on him. Just because we're taking it week by week. But it'll be nothing to panic about."

The England winger Anthony Watson suffered an ACL rupture for his club back in Ocober. It is expected that Watson will miss a large chunk of the season, including the 2022 Six Nations campaign with England, before being ready to play again.