Transfer Rumours: Launchbury could join Premiership rival

Reports of Joe Launchbury’s proposed departure from Wasps appear to be gathering pace, according to RugbyPass.

The England lock currently earns £270,000 a year, but the report suggest that Sale Sharks are willing to almost double that by giving him a contract worth £500,000 per annum.

Launchbury is believed to be unhappy with the high-profile departures with the likes of Nathan Hughes joining Bristol while rumours persist over Elliot Daly’s future.

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