LIST: Five International players set for Bath exit in 2022

Friday, 31 December 2021 at 14:52

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byRugby Rucker

Bath have suffered a torrid season, losing 12 games in a row.

As a result, it looks like the black, blue and whites are about to lose a number of current stars if reports are to be believed.

Find out who is set to depart The Rec, and where they might be going, down below.

#1. Jonathan Joseph

Age: 30
Position: Outside-centre
Honours: England - 51 caps
Where's he going? Sale Sharks (Rumoured)

Centre Joseph is out of contract with Bath next summer and is understood to be on Sale’s shortlist if Rohan Janse van Rensburg returns home to South Africa.’

Jonathan Joseph of Bath Rugby during the Challenge Cup Semi Final Match between Bath Rugby and Montpellier at the Recreation Ground on 1 May. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#2. Anthony Watson

Age: 27
Position: Fullback/Wing
Honours: England & Lions - 51 & 6 caps
Where's he going? London Irish, Wasps, Toulouse (All rumoured)

Watson will leave struggling Bath when his contract finishes at the end of the 2021/22 season, according to the Telegraph.

The speedster has been with the West Country outfit since 2013, has decided not to take up the option of extending his stay with the club.

Watson has a clause in his contract which allows him to sign an automatic extension by the end of today (December 31), but that is unlikely to be exercised.

Anthony Watson of Bath Rugby arrives for the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby at Ashton Gate on 1 Oct. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#3. Danny Cipriani

Age: 34
Position: Fly-half
Honours: England - 16 caps
Where's he going? Newcastle Falcons (Rumoured)

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 at The Rec. With his contract up at the end of the season, Cipriani has emerged as a target for Newcastle Falcons.

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

#4. Taulupe Faletau

Age: 31
Position: Number 8
Honours: Wales & Lions - 86 and 5 caps
Where's he going? Cardiff Blues (Confirmed)

Commenting on the move, he said: “I’m really looking forward to joining Cardiff next season.

“I’m excited about having a new challenge, working with Dai Young and playing alongside some familiar faces.

“Playing international rugby is still something I have a lot of passion for and I hope that by playing well for Cardiff I’ll be able to continue to do that .

“I’ve enjoyed the last five years at Bath and I hope to finish this season off strongly."