The incredible list of England internationals out of contract at the end of the season
Rugby NewsTuesday, 25 September 2018 at 14:02
Big names from Bath, Exeter, Saracens and Wasps are among the England internationals who are currently set to leave their clubs in the summer when their contract expires.
1. Nathan Hughes - Wasps
The back-rower faces uncertainty over his Wasps future after Dai Young claimed it will be a financial struggle to keep him. The club will struggle to re-sign him while staying inside the salary cap.
2. Jonathan Joseph - Bath
It's been reported that Bristol Bears have set their sights on 40 cap international Jonathan Joseph. The 27-year-old has been out of action since April after picking up a foot injury against Saracens which required surgery.
3. Anthony Watson - Bath
When a 24-year-old who plays for England and the Lions has a contract up at the end of the season, there will inevitably be big interest in his signature.
And the speculation about his future has started very early. According to French broadcaster RMC Sport, four unnamed Top14 clubs are showing an interest in prising him away from the Rec next summer.
4. Maro Itoje - Saracens
Saracens are facing a battle from France to keep hold of Maro Itoje after the World Cup. The England lock is out of contract next year and his club have previously expressed concerns about staying within the salary cap, with Itoje recently tipped for a punchy million-pound deal.
5. Luke Cowan-Dickie - Exeter Chiefs
The Chiefs are hopeful of keeping the England hooker but Sale Sharks and Wasps are reportedly keen to sign him.
6. Jack Nowell - Exeter Chiefs
He has reportedly signed a new deal but there has been no official confirmation yet.
7. James Haskell - Northampton Saints
He signed for Northampton Saints for next season on a one-year contract. The back-rower then may hang up his boots or head abroad once again.
8. Tommy Taylor - Wasps
Sale wants to bring Taylor back to the AJ Bell Stadium.
9. Man Tuilagi - Leicester Tigers
The injury-ravaged centre's current deal expires at the end of the season. A move to France is expected.
10. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
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