BREAKING: England international makes shock move to Australia
Rugby NewsTuesday, 04 July 2023 at 13:45
The Melbourne Rebels have achieved another significant signing, securing the services of one-Test England halfback Jack Maunder, as they continue their trend of making substantial acquisitions this year.
According to The Roar, the 26-year-old player, who received international recognition under the guidance of Eddie Jones in 2017 and was also included in the English setup in 2020, is on the verge of finalising a one-year contract with the Rebels.
The English Premiership has been thrown into disarray due to the recent dramatic collapses of teams like Wasps, Worcester, and London Irish.
As a result, there is now a surplus of players available in the market, with limited opportunities for them to find new clubs.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Joseph has signed a one year deal with Biarritz.
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How England would have lined-up under Andy Farrell:
Back-three:
#15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
#14. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
#11. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs)
Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester Rugby at Sandy Park, Exeter on 28th January 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Centre:
#13. Elliot Daly (Saracens)
#12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)
A frustrated Ollie Lawrence of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Halfbacks:
#10. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
#9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
A dejected Owen Farrell of England applauds in the direction of the England supporters at full-time following the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Front-row:
#1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)
#2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs)
#3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
Ellis Genge of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Second-row:
#4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
#5. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
A frustrated Maro Itoje of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Back-row:
#6. Ben Earl (Saracens)
#7. Jack Willis (Toulouse)
#8. Zach Mercer (Montpellier)
Jack Willis of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
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