Wales international Jamie Roberts could leave Bath to make a surprise switch to Super Rugby outfit, the Stormers, according to reports.
They are in the market for a centre after Damian de Allende departed Cape Town to link up with Japanese outfit Wild Knights. He will then move to Munster next season.
It was thought that the Stormers has a lack of funds and were concerned they wouldn't be able to afford Roberts' housing and transport costs.
But, according to Afrikaans newspaper Rapport , a third party has now stepped in to ensure funds are available to for the Stormers to make a serious attempt to land Roberts before the Super Rugby season starts at the end of this month.
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It's been reported that talks between Roberts and the Stormers have gone smoothly and deal could get done soon.
One thing that sets Roberts apart from the majority of professional sportsmen is that he is a qualified doctor. He graduated in medicine from Cardiff University in 2012, the same year that Wales won the Grand Slam, playing in every single game whilst studying for the degree.
