OWENS CLOSES IN COACHING ROLE:
Former international referee Owens has confirmed that he is in talks with Rassie Erasmus as the Springboks look to appoint him as part of their staff for the World Cup.
QUINS WANT WALES INTERNATIONAL:
According to WalesOnline, Evans, a skilled playmaker, is poised to depart from Cardiff and join the renowned English team Harlequins.
ENGLAND NUMBER 8 CONFIRMS RETIREMENT:
Former England number eight Ben Morgan is to retire from rugby at the end of this season.
JACK NOWELL’S LIKELY NEXT CLUB:
The speedster is nearing a move to he European champions La Rochelle once his contract with Exeter Chiefs concludes at the end of the season.
The Chiefs have acknowledged their inability to retain the services of the Cornishman at Sandy Park for the upcoming season and have come to terms with the fact that he will join the roster of significant players departing the club in the last two years.
SAINTS SIGN INTERNATIONAL FORWARD:
Northampton Saints have secured the signing of Fiji international Temo Mayanavanua, with the lock set to join the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The 25-year-old arrives at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from French side Lyon OU, where he has spent three seasons and racked up 55 appearances so far across the Top14 and European competitions.