Rugby Rumours: Johnno back at Tigers, Itoje Captain, Dane Haylett-Petty and Cruden to Europe

Johnno back at Tigers:

The release of Leicester Tigers' Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill has been well documented, but there has been a cry for a similar character of similar ilk to take the helm.

Stuart Lancaster and Heyenke Meyer have both been linked, but the people's choice has to go to World Cup winning ex-Tiger Martin Johnson, over 360 appearances for the club... is he the right man for the job?

Itoje Captain:

With more than 60 weeks worth of suspensions, and almost 2 months on the sidelines before the Six Nations, is Hartley's time as captain over.

Eddie Jones is reportedly 'backing' Dylan, but with himself and Chris Robshaw still needing to prove fitness ahead of the tournament...that opens the door for a bold, new leader.

Bordeaux's bid for DHP:

Western Force and Australian utlility back Dane Haylett-Petty is being hunted by Top 14 big spenders Bordeaux Begles.

After a very impressive Autumn internationals for the Aussie flyer, it's no wonder why the French club have put an offer in.

Cruden to Europe:

There has been plenty of speculation where Aaron Smith's future lies, with what seems like an endless conveyor-belt of talent in NZ at 10, is now a good a time as ever to move!?

Montpellier have already expressed an interested and are waiting a response... along with plenty of attention from some Aviva Premiership clubs.