"Next Jason Robinson" - 5 huge Premiership transfers that could still happen in 2022
Rugby NewsThursday, 26 May 2022 at 11:33
With a number of contracts of huge stars coming to an end at their clubs there could be some huge deals still to be done in the next few weeks and months.
#1. Christian Wade to Bath
es of Anthony Watson and Semesa Rokoduguni, Bath are targeting the speedster to bolster their attack next season. Exeter, Leicester, Saracens and Wasps have also all been linked with the former NFL flier.
Christian Wade of England (Wasps) who scored 3 tries against Barbarians - Photo mandatory by-line: Gareth Davies/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 31/05/2015 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - England v Barbarians - Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London, England.
#2. Leone Nakarawa to Worcester Warriors
Steve Diamond is in pole position to land the Fijian powerhouse, according to The Rugby Paper. Bristol Bears, Bath and Exeter Chiefs have also all been linked with Nakawara.
#3. Regan Grace to Leicester Tigers
The Rugby Paper has reported that Eddie Jones is lining up the St Helens speedster, who has been dubbed the next Jason Robinson, to make a cross code-switch in time to be part of England’s World Cup squad next year.
#4. Faf de Klerk to Canon Eagles
The World Cup-winning Springbok scrum-half is expected to join Japanese club, the Canon Eagles, after leaving the Sale Sharks.
Previously, it was reported that Faf de Klerk, who has been with English club Sale Sharks since 2017, was set to take up a £900 000 per year offer from the Hurricanes in Japan.
However, it now appears that it is in fact the Canon Eagles who have swooped in to secure his signature, with De Klerk in line to join fellow Springbok Jesse Kriel at the club.
#5. Mike Brown to Ealing Trailfinders
Ealing Trailfinders are the surprise early favourite to sign out-of-contract former England fullback when his current deal at Newcastle expires in the summer.
The Rugby Paper reports that the 36-year-old is a top target for the ambitious Championship side.
Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates with the trophy on his final day as a Harlequin during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium June 26, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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