LIST | Five senior Bath players set for exit in big overhaul

Rugby News
Monday, 06 April 2020 at 17:49
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Bath Rugby are set for a significant overhaul of their playing squad that will end in at least five senior players leaving, …

1. Josh Matavesi

The flying Fijian has made quite the impression after his mid-season switch from Newcastle Falcons to replace Jamie Roberts but Bath boss Stuart Hooper revealed he only has a contract at The Rec until the end of the season. Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam is known to be a huge fan of the player.

2. Henry Thomas

The 29-year-old seven cap England tighthead prop is in a precarious position having played just one game in 2019/20 when he injured his anterior cruciate ligament for a second time, different knee this time, playing against Wasps. The injury has ruled him out for the season but he is working his way back to full fitness. 

3. Tom Homer

The fullback has been unlucky not to get a new deal at the club having started 11 out of 13 rounds of the Premiership this season in the 15 jersey, scoring three tries in the process.  Newcastle Falcons are said to be interested in signing the Premiership veteran.

4. Freddie Burns

The fly-half is arguably the biggest name player on this list having returned to his hometown club from Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2017/18 season but this season he has become a bit part player. He has been linked with a move to Top 14 leaders Lyon and also reportedly has offers from Super Rugby clubs.

5. Will Chudley

The scrum half has started eight Premiership games this season with another three appearances off the bench as he and Chris Cook have competed for the nine jersey for most of the 2019/20 campaign. Could be forced out by the expected arrival of Ben Spencer on a three-year contract.
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