Danny Cipriani’s next move revealed after disappointing Bath exit

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by Rugby Rucker

Saturday, 29 January 2022 at 07:58

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Below, we look at five huge rugby union transfers that are still on the cards as rumours continue to ramp up...

#1. Danny Cipriani

Age: 34
Position: Fly-half
Honours: England – 16 caps
Where’s he going? Newcastle Falcons, Wasps

He has struggled to rediscover his best form in the black, blue and white shirt since joining last summer. Although you could point to a number of injuries as the reason for his slow start, he has undoubtedly proved to be a flop thus far.

He has struggled to rediscover his best form for Bath since joining in the summer following his six-month sabbatical after leaving Gloucester. Although you could point to several injuries as the reason for his slow start, he has undoubtedly proved to be a flop thus far at The Rec.

With his contract up at the end of the season, Cipriani has emerged as a target for Newcastle Falcons – who are looking for an experienced number 10 following Toby Flood’s retirement. With Jimmy Gopperth reportedly signing with Leicester Tigers, it's also been suggested CIpriani could be set for a third and final stint with Wasps.

Bath Rugby player Danny Cipriani during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Nov 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK

#2. Finn Russell

Age: 29
Position: Fly-half
Honours: Scotland – 57 caps
Where’s he going? Japan

Ambitious Japanese rugby outfit Green Rockets Tokatsu are reportedly preparing a big-money move for Scotland internationalis Russell, according to reports.

Japanese rugby is going through a rebranding and will be known as Japan Rugby League One for the 2022 campaign.

Ex-Australia coach Michael Cheika has been appointed by the Green Rockets as their new director of rugby, who are based in the city of Abiko and coached by Ryota Asano, and The Rugby Paper reports that Russell’s signature is at the top of Cheika’s wishlist.

#3. George Kruis

Age: 31
Position: Second-row
Honours: England – 45 caps
Where’s he going? Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers, Saracens

Tigers are hoping to bring former England and Lions second row back to the Premiership next season. The 31-year-old has spent the last year playing in Japan for the Saitama Wild Knights following a trophy-laden 11 seasons with Saracens.

He's also been linked with Saracens as well as Exeter Chiefs following Jonny Hill and Sam Skinner's departure to Sale and Edinburgh.

George Kruis of Saracens arrives during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on June 1 2019. - PHOTO: Cameron Geran/PPAUK

#4. Siya Kolisi

Age: 31
Position: Back-row
Honours: South Africa – 60 caps
Where’s he going? Saracens

The buy-out at Sarries involves rapper Jay-Z’s entertainment agency, Roc Nation, who also happen represent the South Africa captain.

Therefore, a move to North London for Kolisi, who has previously been linked with Wasps, all of sudden looks very possible. One of biggest names in the sport today, this would be a statement signing for the new ownership.

DID YOU KNOW? Kolisi is an ardent fan of English club Liverpool FC