5 Rugby stars set to become free agents in 2021 including Wales captain

Wednesday, 24 March 2021 at 16:33

byRugby Rucker

Every year, rugby fans get excited looking at who could potentially be picked up for diddly squat after their contract expires in the summer.

#5. John Afoa

A World Cup-winning All Black international of 36 caps, experienced prop Afoa was a mainstay of Pat Lam’s side as they earned a third-place finish in the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership. Despite now being 37, the bears will be hoping he signs on.

#4. Simon Zebo

Although the speedster enters his final year with Racing 92, he has hinted during his time in Paris of a potential return to Munster. He's also been linked with a shock move to London Irish.

#3. Sergio Parisse

The Italy legend signed a one-year contract extension with Toulon in June after an impressive first season, which may see him to the end of his career.

#2. Alun Wyn Jones

The Welsh captain is 35-years-old now but has surely set his sights on his fourth Lions tour. He signed a deal with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys in July 2019 to run to June 2021. Linked with a move to Japan, he's most likely to sign a contract extension with the WRU.

#1. Manu Tuilagi

England’s Tuilagi may have only just arrived at Sale Sharks from Leicester Tigers in mid-2020, but it was only a one-year deal. He's been linked with moves all over the world, from Japan to the USA.