The summer of 2023 sees an unprecedented number of England internatioal players who will be available on a free transfer.
#1. Joe Marler
Marler's future is once again being speculated upon after the forward revealed he’ll be out of contract next summer.
Having been linked to Leicester Tigers last January, the England prop confirmed that his current deal runs until the end of the 2022/23 season.
Quins are thought to be keen to keep Marler, obviously, but will face fierce competition to hold onto arguably the most recognisable player in the world.
The prop won his 200th cap for Harlequins in January 2020 and the following season was named Man of the Match in the Premiership Final.
Bath, who seem to be signing everyone with Finn Russell their latest addition, have been mentioned while reports in France have linked French heavyweights Montpellier, Racing 92 and Toulon with a potential move.

Joe Marler of England Rugby during the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#2. Courtney Lawes
Lawes is mulling over his future after revealing that he has got an escape clause written into his Northampton Saints contract that could allow him to leave at the end of the season.
‘My contract is not necessarily up this year, there’s options there,’ he said. ‘At the end of the day, I’ve got to do what’s best for myself and my family.
‘I’d love to stay at Saints, at the same time you’ve got to find what’s best for yourself and your family, like Dan Biggar has done.
‘That’s the most important thing, especially when you’re getting a bit older. I think I’ll probably get one more contract out of myself, then call it a day at the end of that.’

Courtney Lawes of England during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#3. Jack Nowell
Nowell has responded to reports that the England and Gallagher Premiership speedster is considering a move to France at the end of the season.
The 29-year-old admitted he would one day like to move abroad after his Exeter team-mate Sam Simmonds will join Montpellier next year.
“The only thing I can do is focus on this year and whatever comes, comes,” Nowell said.
“We’ve got four big games this autumn and a massive Six Nations where we want to make up for last year.
“I’ve made it obvious before that one day [a move to France is] something I would like to do obviously if my body allows me.
“Whether it’s next year or the year after I’m not too sure yet but I’m in a position where I’ve always been in contract with the club and this is the first year where I’ve found myself not in contract next year. For me there is a lot to play for and a lot still to go.”

Jack Nowell of England during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#4. Anthony Watson
Signing just a one year deal with Leicester Tigers to see him past the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Watson has been linked with a move to the USA to join a Major League Rugby franchise.

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
#5. Manu Tuilagi
Tuilagi has once again been linked with three Top 14 giants with the centre out of contract in 2023.
Tuilagi, who is set to leave the North West next June when his contract expires, is very keen on a move to Racing 92 following one last crack at the Rugby World Cup with England.
Tuilagi, who actually had a tour of their training ground when the previous offer was on the table, was only stopped from joining after crisis talks with England boss Eddie Jones.
However, reports in France suggest former England boss Stuart Lancaster could come back in for the powerhouse with Toulon and Toulouse also interested in the 50-cap centre.
The Parisians were willing to pay Tuilagi around £830,000 per year back in 2019, which is more than twice what Sale are currently shelling out for him.
Tuilagi, who actually had a tour of their training ground when the previous offer was on the table, was only stopped from joining after crisis talks with England boss Eddie Jones.
There is also considerable interest from clubs in Japan and the USA, who would see Tuilagi as a marquee signing.

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK












