Here we take a look at five transfers which will almost certainly be announced before the end of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season.
Mike Brown to Newcastle Falcons
The former England stalwart is set to swap London for Newcastle, with the fullback set to link back up with former Harlequins head coach Dean Richards at the Falcons. RUCK understands that the deal is done and that Brown has penned a two year deal with the high-flying northern club, albeit on considerably reduced terms from his current Harlequins contract.
DID YOU KNOW? He was selected by the general public for the 2014 RBS Six Nations player of the championship award
Beno Obano to Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has put Bath Rugby prop Beno Obano ‘top of his shopping list’ according to the latest reports. The Rugby Paper reports the Bath prop is out of contract at the end of the season and a top target for reigning Heineken Champions Cup and Gallagher Premiership champions.
DID YOU KNOW? Obano was previously a member of the
Wasps Academy before being released and joining Bath
Freddie Burns to Leicester
Tigers have reportedly opened talks with Freddie Burns over a possible shock return to Welford Road, according to
the Mail Online. The 30-year-old fly-half, who won five England caps between 2012 and 2014, reportedly has the option to stay in Asia for another year, but Steve Borthwick is understood to be keen to sign him for the 2021-22 season. We can definitely see this happening!
DID YOU KNOW? Burns made his England debut, replacing Owen Farrell during the 38-21 victory over New Zealand in 2012
Manu Tuilagi to Racing
The 45-cap centre, who will be
out until at least May with an achilles injury, will miss the entirety of the 2021 Six Nations, but is hoping to end his Test career with the British & Irish Lions in South Africa. 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.
DID YOU KNOW? He qualified for England through residency, having moved there at the age of 12, and in 2014 became a British citizen
Peter O’Mahony to Saracens
The veteran back-rower will reportedly be on the move next summer with a number of clubs chasing his signature. O’Mahony, who joined Munster over a decade ago, will be out of contract and already has several French clubs interested, according to The Rugby Paper. The 31-year-old
has also linked to Saracens, which we think could definitely happen.
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