In this article, let’s count down five of the highest-profile England internationals whose deals reportedly expire in 2021.
1. Danny Care (Harlequins)
The scrum-half
signed a two-year extension back in 2019, meaning he will be out of contract next year. Care, who is reportedly keen to sign a new deal to stay at the Stoop, has won the Premiership (2012) and the European Challenge Cup (2011) since joining Quins from Leeds in 2006.
2. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath)
The powerhouse
arrived at Bath from London Irish on a three-year deal in 2018. He's since became a regular pick for England head coach Eddie Jones and featured at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The 22-year-old won't be short of options.
3. Joe Launchbury (Wasps)
The 29-year-old, who signed a two-year extension in 2019, has 62 international caps and was part of the England squad that reached the World Cup final in Japan. New Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick is w huge fans of the second-row, and will look to pursue Launchbury if Wasps can't get him to sign a new deal.
Joe Launchbury of England participates in a warm-up drill ahead of the Quilter International match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 11th August 2019. [Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK].
4. Jonathan Joseph (Bath)
The centre is thought to be out of contract in 2021 after last extending his deal at the Rec in 2019. Joseph, who joined the club in 2013 from London Irish, has 51 caps for his country while he also toured New Zealand with the Lions in 2017.
5. Chris Ashton (Harlequins)
It is understood that Ashton will stay at the Twickenham Stoop at least until the end of next season after joining from Sale, giving him a chance of nearing his goal of 100 Premiership tries. He currently boasts 86 after spells at Northampton Saints, Saracens and Sale. After that, he will reportedly head to Japan.