Eight GREAT rugby internationals who are set to be FREE agents

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by Steven Smith

Saturday, 08 June 2019 at 07:38

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Free agents: All these players

1. Kahn Fotuali'i - Samoa - 35 caps

He may be turning 37 next month but he has no intention of retiring just yet. There are reports he's joined Montpellier but this is yet to be officially confirmed by the club.

2. Alun Wyn Jones - Wales - 134 caps

The Wales captain might be 33 but there are plenty of clubs out there reportedly interested in signing the experienced 'Test match animal.' Bristol and Leicester are thought to lead the chase/

Alun Wyn Jones, Captain of Wales Rugby tells his players to remain focused during the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

3. Sonny Bill Williams - New Zealand - 51 caps

The CV of Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly been doing the rounds over the desks of director of rugby's far and wide in recent months as the powerful centre looks for a final big payday. The main rumour doing the rounds is that he'll be a marquee signing for rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack on a multi-million-pound deal.

Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final between New Zealand and France at Millennium Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.
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4.Israel Folau - Australia - 73 caps

The controversial Australian is undoubtedly one of the best rugby players in the world but will any team go near the 30-year-old with the baggage his signing would carry. Answer? Probably not.null

Israel Folau of Australia during the Quilter International Match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 24th 2018, (Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK)

5. Brodie Retallick - New Zealand - 75 caps

The All Black is out of contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs at the end of the year and has yet to announce what the future holds for him. He had been linked with Sale Sharks but the second-row moved quickly to squash those rumours. null

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks carries the ball in a maul during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 13, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

6. Jack Lam - Samoa - 32 caps

The hard ball carrying backrower is almost certainly going to the Rugby World Cup this autumn with Samoa but at the moment he will do so without a club. The 31-year-old still has a lot to give and would be an incredible signing for any Championship club.

7. Ruan Pienaar - South Africa - 2 caps

The South African scrum-half cancelled his last year at Montpellier of contract due to personal reasons. There will be A LOT of clubs interested in his services.

Ruan Pienaar of Ulster Rugby chases down the ball during the European Champions Cup between Ulster v Exeter Chiefs at Kingspan Stadium, Ravenhill Park, Belfast, Ireland on Saturday 22nd October, 2016 - Photo mandatory by-line: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - 22/10/2016 - SPORT - Rugby - European Champions Cup

8. Matt Mullan - England - 17 caps

The 32-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Wasps suddenly in January. If he can get back fit, the loosehead would be a good addition for any team in the Premiership.

England Saxons, Matt Mullan (Worcester Warriors) powers his way through the tackles of Tonga's Pasuka Mapakaitolo - Photo mandatory by-line:Phil Mingo/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 - 12/06/2011 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - Churchill Cup - Tonga v England Saxons, 14:30 - Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, England