Wales flanker Justin Tipuric is increasingly likely to stay with the Ospreys after having his salary valuation increased by a Welsh rugby panel, according to Wales Online.
The report suggests Ospreys have long been optimistic he would remain at the Liberty, and the chances of such a scenario unfolding have now significantly improved, with negotiations believed to be well-advanced.
WHAT A BLOODY OFFLOAD! 😷😷
— RugbyLAD (@RugbyLAD7) May 27, 2018
Take a bow Justin Tipuric. 👑 @Barbarian_FC are just taking the p*ss now. 😂💃👏🏻🔥 pic.twitter.com/h8UJjMSyTg
Tipuric had been heavily linked with a £500,000-year move to Bristol Bears, while numerous French clubs, including Lyon, are also said to have been tracking him.
The 30-year-old, who currently takes home around £200,000 is now set to earn anywhere between £250,000 and £450,000 after his agent won an appeal for his wage rating to be improved.
You can read more about how the Wales salaries are decided here.
RUMOUR | Another club join the race for Matt Kvesic https://t.co/fHMUHk4QH0
— RugbyMedium (@RugbyMedium) February 5, 2020
Meanwhile, Bristol Bears are now likely to turn their attention to Exeter Chiefs back-rower Matt Kvesic.
Pat Lam’s men are likely to have competition for the talented flanker, who is out of contract in the summer, with Worcester Warriors also very interested.