Here, we look at five Leicester Tigers stars who are out of contract in 2021, and where they’re likely to end up.
1. Tommy Reffell
The future of this prospect probably depend son his international allegiance with England and Wales fighting over the exciting back-rower. As former Wales U20 captain and considering the immense competition for a place in the England back-row, you'd imagine the 21-year-old from Bridgend will join a Welsh region and look to push for international honours over there.
2. Tom Hardwick
The playmaker appears to be well down the pecking order of head coach Steve Borthwick. According to reports in today's edition of The Rugby Paper, out-of-favour back is set to leave the club next summer with Bristol Bears reported as a possible next destination for the 21-year-old. Gloucester are also reportedly keen on him as back-up action to Danny Cipriani.
3. Jordan Taufua
The flanker has attracted the interest of Top 14 side Lyon, according to The Rugby Paper. The 28-year-old joined Tigers from the Crusaders in 2019 and has proved to be a big hit with Tigers supporters. He makes his comeback from a knee injury suffered towards the end of the 2019/20 season against London Irish today..
4. Dan Cole
The powerful tighthead is reportedly out of contract at the end of next season, At this stage, it looks like the 75-cap forward will either sign an extension at Welford Road or as reports in Asia suggest, head to Japan.
5. Tom Youngs
The Tigers skipper signed a one-year extension last March. Although it seems unthinkable that Youngs could ever play for any other club, the 33-year-old is another player who has been linked with a move to Japan recently.
