The 10 best players still available for free with the season closing in

byRugby Rucker

Pre-season for the new 2022/23 domestic season has begun – and we can’t wait for it all to start again.

Clubs around Europe are now finalising their squads ahead of the big kick-off. However, clubs still have a few more weeks to make any additional signings.

Most of the work should be done by now, but here are still several players available on a free transfer having left their previous club on a free transfer.

We’ve identified 10 of the best free agents that are still on the lookout for a new club. Give it a week or two and we reckon most of these will have been snapped up…

#1. Danny Cipriani

Age: 34
Position: Fly-half
Last club: Bath
Honours: England (16 caps)

Danny Cipriani of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears at the Recreation Ground on 5 March 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#2. Jason Woodward

Age: 32
Position: Fullback
Last club: Gloucester
Honours: New Zealand U20

Try Celebrations for Jason Woodward of Gloucester Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Wasps at Kingsholm Stadium on November 28, 2020 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Gallagher)

#3. Taqele Naiyaravoro

Age: 30
Position: Winger
Last club: Northampton Saints
Honours: Australia (2 caps), Barbarians (2 caps)

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#4. Luther Burrell

Age: 32
Position: Centre
Last club: Newcastle Falcons
Honours: England (15 caps)

Luther Burrell of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Semi Final Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints at Sandy Park on May 25th 2019, Exeter, Devon. Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK

#5. Mike Brown

Age: 36
Position: Fullback/Wing
Last club: Newcastle Falcons
Honours: England (72 caps)

Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates with the trophy on his final day as a Harlequin during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium June 26, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#6. Jack McGrath

Age: 32
Position: Loosehead-prop
Last club: Leinster
Honours: Ireland (56 caps), British & Irish Lions (3 caps)

Jack McGrath of Ireland with triple crown trophy after the six Nations Championship match, between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, London , UK, on the 17th March 2017. (Photo:Dean Lancaster/PPAUK)

#7. Nick Phipps

Age: 33
Position: Scrum-half
Last club: London Irish
Honours: Australia (72 caps)

Nick Phipps of Australia toss the ball out from the ruck during the QBE Autumn International Match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on November 29nd, 2014 in London, England. - Photo mandatory by-line: Tom Sandberg/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile: 0797 1270 681 - 29/11/2014 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - QBE Autumn International - Twickenham Stadium, London, UK