England winger Jack Nowell confirms likely Exeter Chiefs exit

The 29-year-old admitted he would one day like to move abroad after his Exeter team-mate Sam Simmonds will join Montpellier next year.

“The only thing I can do is focus on this year and whatever comes, comes,” Nowell said.

“We’ve got four big games this autumn and a massive Six Nations where we want to make up for last year.

“I’ve made it obvious before that one day [a move to France is] something I would like to do obviously if my body allows me.

"Whether it’s next year or the year after I’m not too sure yet but I’m in a position where I’ve always been in contract with the club and this is the first year where I’ve found myself not in contract next year. For me there is a lot to play for and a lot still to go.”

The CV of the British and Irish Lions frontrower is doing the rounds amongst clubs in the French Top 14 for a potential move post 2023 World Cup, according to The Rugby Paper while Sinckler's former club Harlequins are reported to be interest in him returning to West London.

The hooker is out of contract in the summer and my be tempted to move on if best mate Jack Nowell does leave the club.

next June when his contract expires, was very keen on a move to Racing 92 but the Top 14 have gone cold on a potential move. There is also considerable interest from clubs in the USA, but Japan are now the favourites to land the powerhouse centre with a possible reunion with Eddie Jones at Tokyo Sungoliath mooted.

Signing just a one year deal with Leicester Tigers to see him past the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Watson has been linked with a move to the USA to join a Major League Rugby franchise.