Ireland star linked with shock Gallagher Premiership switch

The 30 year-old winger and fullback’s contract with Racing 92 expires this Summer and is yet to ink a new deal with the Parisians.

Despite being linked with a spectacular return to Munster, there are also suggestions in France that the Ireland international could join London Irish.

The Exiles are on the hunt for a back-three player after missing out on transfer target Joe Cokanasiga, who instead signed a new two-year deal with Bath.

London Irish and Munster have refused to comment on the rumours in recent days but have not denied the talks.

The England centre is now only six weeks or so out from a return from his long-term Achilles injury. He scored England's try in the memorable 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand and also started in the final. Does he have enough credit in the bank to make the squad? It's certainly possible.

It’s not looking good for Webb, who’s out for the next two months with injury. Gatland rates him and likes his attitude but his injury is untimely.
It’s going to take a leap of faith from Gatland for Webb to make the squad

The England back-rower pulled out of the Six Nations squad with a hip injury and after being assessed. Despite returning for Bath earlier this month, Underhill didn't feature for Eddie Jones men during the 2021 Six Nations. Described as a 'nail on' Lions starter in the Autumn, he definitely still has. a chance of making the squad.

He hasn’t been playing international rugby because he’s based in France with Racing 92 and Ireland don’t pick overseas-based players. Zebo has a great on-field relationship with Finn Russell, which would be very exciting to watch.

The number 8 might not have been good enough for England since 2018, at least in the eyes of Eddie Jones, but that might not stop him becoming a British and Irish Lion this summer. With Warren Gatland in the stands at The Rec, the 26-year-old number eight inspired an Exeter Chiefs fightback from 13-0 behind that overwhelmed Bath.