LIST | 5 England internationals who are FREE AGENTS this summer

The former England stalwart is set to be a free agent after his departure by Harlequins was confirmed. RUCK understands that the deal to take him Newcastle Falcons is done with Brown penning a two year deal with the high-flying northern club.

DID YOU KNOW? He was selected by the general public for the 2014 RBS Six Nations player of the championship award

The England U20 has turned down the chance of returning to Harlequins but will reportedly instead sign a permanent deal with Montpellier, according to The Rugby Paper. Ibitoye joined Montpellier on a short-term in January after spending the first half of the campaign with Agen, who have now been relegated from the top flight.

DID YOU KNOW? Rumours across the Channel persist that the speedster eligible to play for France

England’s powerhouse may have only just arrived at Sale Sharks in 2020, but it was only a one-year deal. Despite significant interest from overseas, reports suggest he could extend his time at the AJ Bell Stadium.

DID YOU KNOW? He was named Manusamoa, after the name of the Samoan national team

According to RUCK sources, Leicester boss and former England coach Steve Borthwick wants George Kruis to join Leicester when his contract with Panasonic Wild Knights expires. Aged 18, Kruis was taken under then-England captain Borthwick's wing and spent five years mentoring the lock to becoming a Saracens star as well as an England international and British and Irish Lion.

DID YOU KNOW? Kruis was eligible to play for the Netherlands as his father, Leo, is Dutch

The Gloucester centre is reportedly coming towards the end of his current deal with the Cherry & Whites. We'd expect him to extend his deal at Kingsholm, although if he did choose to move there would be no shortage of interest in the 32-year-old's services.

DID YOU KNOW? Twelvetrees spent his youth at a succession of Sussex rugby clubs, including a spell at Haywards Heath in the same side as Joe Marler