Transfer Round-Up: Faletau, Ford, Gatland, Schmidt

REPORTS: There is rumoured to be serious interest from at least two Japanese clubs for Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell, despite the speedster signing a long-term deal to stay at Sandy park in 2020. FULL STORY

RUMOUR: A number of Premiership clubs are chasing the signature of South Africa powerhouse Steven Kitshoff, according to The Rugby Paper/

SIGNED: Former Saracens and Bedford Blues fly-half Will Hooley has signed with San Diego Legion.

EDITORS PICKS:

• Billy Vunipola’s chances of England call-up this Autumn are over
• Nigel Owens names five worst players he had to officiate
• Fans select their England XV for Autumn Nations Series
• Taulupe Faletau set to depart Bath after five years at the club
• Rugby players stun in brilliant halloween outfits