Fly-half Isaac Lucas is reportedly set for a move to the Premiership or PRO14, according to
Rugby Australia and Queensland Rugby Union released the talented playmaker along with Izack Rodda and Harry Hockings after they refused Covid-19-related pay cuts.
Neil Fissler has reported that London Irish and Bath from the Gallagher Premiership are keen while PRO14 sides Glasgow, Edinburgh and Munster are also interested.
RUCK sources suggest Bath, who have failed with their pursuit of a number of potential Freddie Burns replacements, are the early favourite to sign the talented 21-year-old.
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Bath Rugby transfers: 4 realistic replacements for Rhys Webb
Here are four possible signings they could make:
1. Ben Spencer
The Saracens and England playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to the Rec, and certain reports suggest he's already signed a three-year contract. However, two months on we've still had no confirmation, meaning we've had a look at some other options available to Bath boss Stuart Hooper.
2. Greig Laidlaw
Laidlaw had made it clear that he wanted to stay with the European Challenge Cup champions when his current deal runs out in June. However, Clermont has already signed Sébastien Bézy, deeming the former Scotland captain surplus to requirements. Already attracting interest from elsewhere in France, Japan, Scotland and Newcastle, there's no doubt he'd be an excellent addition for the black, blue and whites.
3. Will Genia
He could reportedly be a free agent after all Japanese leagues were cancelled. The 32-year-old, who had joined second-tier Kintetsu Liners along with Quade Cooper, reportedly has no intentions of hanging up his boots just yet. If a deal can be done, signing the 110-cap Wallaby would be an absolute no brainer for the black, blue and whites.
4. Vasil Lobzhanidze (CA Brive)
The 23-year-old Georgia international, who became the youngest player at to ever feature at a Rugby World Cup in 2015, is another top-level playmaker who is reportedly available this summer. On 1 February 2020, aged 23 years and 110 days, he broke George North’s record to become the youngest player ever to reach 50 Test caps. Would be a very good signing.
