RUMOUR | Springbok reportedly turns down offer to join Bath

The exciting 22-year-old fly-half, who would have been a replacement for departing Freddie Burns, reportedly informed the black, blue and whites that he wasn't interested in the switch.

Bosch didn't want to move as he is flourishing at the Sharks under new mentor Sean Everitt – and kicking consultant Pat Lambie is certainly aiding his approach in 2020 with the fly-half leading the Super Rugby points charts with 86 prior to fixtures being suspended.

The Sharks number 10's ability to slot long-range penalties may just earn him a Bok recall, while his defence has also improved.

Bath will have to go back to the drawing board.

Webb was only ever join on a short-term deal having already agreed on a move to the Welsh Region, moving to the Rec after his deal at Toulon was terminated.

Meanwhile, Chudley 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.

Here are four possible signings they could make:

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.

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.

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.

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.