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Bath Rugby are unwilling to let England star George Ford leave the club, with owner Bruce Craig allegedly having told the fly-half he must see out his contract with the club before considering his options. (Daily Mail)
Maxime Mermoz is close to joining Leicester on a 3 & 1/2 year deal and will join sometime this week. Rumour has it that he will join Tigers as medical joker for the injuredManu Tuilagi. (Talking Rugby Union)
Ellis Genge has ended speculation about his future by committing to Leicester Tigers (The Rugby Paper)
Sale Sharks scrum-half Peter Stringer is being eyed by Lyon (Numerous)
Connacht scrum-half John Cooney will be leaving to replace Ruan Pienaar at Ulster (Numerous)