8 great players who are available on free transfers this summer

The 25-year-old centre or winger was released by Gloucester last month and posted a message on Instagram to thank the club and fans. He's been linked with a move to Coventry but nothing has been confirmed.

The 55-cap Fijian warrior is available on a free after leaving Leicester Tigers.

Burger could have hung up his boots in 2006 after breaking his neck in a Test against Scotland. He could have retired in 2013 after surviving an illness that saw him at death’s door. Incredibly, he made a full recovery on both occasions. The 36-year-old, who left Saracens this summer, is yet to confirm his retirement and would be thought of as an incredible signing for almost any club on the planet.

The CV of Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly been doing the rounds over the desks of director of rugby's far and wide in recent months as the powerful centre looks for a final big payday. The main rumour doing the rounds is that he'll be a marquee signing for rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack on a multi-million-pound deal.

The controversial Australian is undoubtedly one of the best rugby players in the world but will any team go near the 30-year-old with the baggage his signing would carry. Answer? Probably not.

The 32-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Wasps suddenly in January. If he can get back fit, the loosehead would be a good addition for any team in the Premiership.

Te’o, who has won 20 caps for England, is believed to have signed a contract to join Suntory Sunwolves. Clubs in France still remain interested in signing the powerhouse.

Pocock's manager, Brian Levine, said the flanker turned down lucrative offers from overseas because of his "strong belief" in the direction of the Wallabies under coach Michael Cheika. However, with his contract expiring soon, it'll be interesting to see if that opinion has changed...