REPORTS: Two more England stars linked with Top 14 moves

The story, headlined Englishmen Sam Simmonds and Mako Vunipola are arriving?, suggests that “Exeter and British Lions back-rower Simmonds could cross the Channel if Eddie Jones persists in ignoring his excellent club performances.”

Toulon, who recently bought Cheslin Kolbe out of his Toulouse contract, are thought to be the leader suitors for the number 8.

On Vunipola, their report states: “The powerful loose head has already started discussing an extension with his club, but his financial demands (around 460,000 Euros per season) could be too high for Sarries.

“The 30-year-old would interest several ambitious Top 14 clubs such as Lyon, Toulon, Stade Francais and Clermont.”

Four other England internationals linked with shock transfers this summer, including Tom Curry

The Rugby Paper reported at the start of May that the England and British Lions centre was in talks with Toulon about a switch to the Côte d’Azur this summer.

The deal appeared to be done when last weekend the former Top 14 and European champions announced the signing on their website only to take down the post minutes later.

Joseph attended  and came through the London Irish academy after he spent his teenage years playing at Newbury RFC

The Exeter hooker is the latest England star to be linked with a shock transfer this summer after a report in today's The Rugby Paper.

According to transfer guru Neil Fissler, the 28-year-old is on the radar of Australian NRL clubs after Eddie Jones suggested he'd make a great rugby league prop forward.

There is a severe shortage of high-quality props available to them, meaning Cowan-Dickie could potentially double his earnings if he made the shock move to the southern hemisphere.

According to The Times, Leicester Tigers are already putting in work to persuade Curry to move to Welford Road when the England and Lions flanker contract with Sale expires in 2023.

Speaking about Tom, England Coach Eddie Jones said: “He’s become a real leader within our team, he drives the physical standards, drives the standards of the breakdown and he’s only going to keep improving.”

Reports in Japan suggest the England and Gloucester winger is a top target for an unnamed Japanese club, who are ready to buy the speedster out of his current deal.

RUCK sources suggest May wants to wait and see if he is still in Eddie Jones plans before making any significant decision on his future.