Bath have now confirmed that eight senior players will be departing the club at the end of the 2021/22 season.
#1. Anthony Watson to Leicester Tigers
Discussing the move to Tigers next season, Watson said: “The first word that comes to mind with Leicester Tigers is ‘tough’. It is a tough club, a tough group of people and to be a part of that kind of environment is the best thing for me.
“I want to be successful, of course, but I also want to improve as a player and Tigers is an environment where I believe I will be able to become the best player I can possibly be while, most importantly, being a part and contributing to the team being the best it can be."
#2. Max Clark to Dragons
The Bridgend-born centre joined the Academy aged 13 and will return to Wales to join United Rugby Championship side Dragons ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
#3. Taulupe Faletau to Cardiff
The 86-times capped No 8 will head to the Welsh capital next summer following a five year stint at The Rec.
Commenting on the move, he said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Cardiff next season. I’m excited about having a new challenge, working with Dai Young and playing alongside some familiar faces.
“Playing international rugby is still something I have a lot of passion for and I hope that by playing well for Cardiff I’ll be able to continue to do that."
#4. Valery Morozov to Worcester Warriors
Morozov was signed by Diamond when he was Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks in 2019 and he has made the mobile, ball-handling forward his sixth new signing ahead of succeeding Alan Solomons as Warriors Director of Rugby.
#5. Danny Cipriani
Dallas Jackals are leading the hunt to sign the former England fly-half, who is leaving Bath when his contract runs out at the end of the season.
#6. Tian Schoeman to Newcastle Falcons
The 30-year-old South African is already on Tyneside preparing for his official start date in the summer, with the former Cheetahs, Bulls and Bordeaux man recovering from a knee injury.
#7. Semesa Rokoduguni
His next club is yet to be confirmed with reports suggesting he is heading to France.
#8. Jacques du Toit to Zebre
He will leave Bath Rugby this summer for Zebre Rugby. The 28-year-old made a try-scoring debut for the Blue, Black and White against Zebre, and has made a further 31 appearances for the club to date.
