LIST | 5 England internationals linked with HUGE transfers

Sunday, 24 January 2021 at 08:56

byRugby Rucker

These five England internationals have been linked with huge transfers. Find out the latest on where they could be playing their rugby next season.

1. Anthony Watson to Harlequins

He is set to leave Bath at the end of the 2020/21 Premiership season, according to RUCK sources. The 26-year-old, who had been linked with a move to Racing 92, is instead set to join Harlequins.

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2. Joe Marler to ???

Planet Rugby has reported that England prop ‘has requested a transfer’ away from Harlequins after another dismal performance against London Irish.

3. Manu Tuilagi to Racing 92

Tuilagi, who joined Sale Sharks on a 12 month contract following his dramatic exit from Leicester Tigers in July, is unlikely so sign an extension in the North West. According to reports in France, the 29-year-old being lined up to join Racing 92 or Toulon in the TOP14 ahead of the 2021/22 season.

4. Chris Ashton to Worcester Warriors

Harlequins speedster Chris Ashton was thought to to be “on his way” to Worcester Warriors, according to The Eggchasers Pod. The podcast, which is a well respected weekly podcast that airs on Mondays, revealed the link. This rumour has since been supported by The Rugby Paper and Mail Online.

5. Ollie Lawrence

According to The Rugby Paper, the powerhouse centre is reportedly out of contract next summer, and is already in negotiations to join Newcastle Falcons.