Although previously linked with Sale Sharks, Eastmond is – according to Neil Fissler of the Rugby Paper – now understood to be in negotiations with Leicester Tigers.
According to reports from France, Eastmond had all but signed a deal to return to League, but his unwillingness to put pen to paper has seen the chance of a return to his former sport wither in recent weeks
And rumours of a move to Welford Road took off this week after it was revealed that Matt Toomua looks likely to leave the midlands club and return to Australia in time for the Rugby World Cup in 2019.
The Sydney Morning Herald are reporting that the sought after Wallaby is set to sign for the Australian Super Rugby franchise – the Melbourne Rebels.