LIST | 5 massive Premiership transfers that could still happen

The 30-year-old former England centre is reportedly set to sign a short-term deal with Harlequins after departing from Leicester Tigers. Eastmond was one of five players to have departed, alongside Manu Tuilagi, Telusa Veainu, Greg Batemen and Noel Reid, Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen said in a video posted on the club website.

The former Argentina captain has joined the Jaguares exodus: with a report in France saying he’s joined Gallagher Premiership side London Irish. According to Ole, the 35-year-old hooker will be announced as the Exiles newest signing in the next few days on a two-year deal ahead of the 2020/21 season.

The London-club could interested in recruiting All Blacks legend Dan Carter on a short-term contract. Quins are reportedly keen to land the fly-half on a short-term contract following his stint withthe Blues, thought to be three months, for the start of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership. They want the legendary fly-half to work with Marcus Smith as the England youngster continues his rapid development at Twickenham Stoop.

Following his release by Edinburgh, the former Scotland captain is looking to continue playing but admitted he could instead wind up stacking supermarket shelves due to the freeze on player recruitment due to the coronavirus. The ex-national team captain stepped away from international rugby following last year’s World Cup in Japan. He has been linked with the Falcons in recent days, but talks are thought to be early.

Fardy signed a one-year extension of a contract in 2019 with Leinster, but despite turning 35, the grizzled Aussie doesn’t look set to hang up his boots just yet. He’s been in fine form for Leinster this season, and has been linked with a move to the Gallagher Premiership. He’d be a great signing for Tigers.