Rugby Rumours: Canadian Red Wood, French Import/Export, Italy and Lozowski

Captain Cudmore in high demand:

Lyon have edged ahead of Gloucester in the race to sign Canadian captain Jamie Cudmore.

Clermont's enforcer is drumming up lots of interest after his impressive Rugby World Cup campaign.

Doussain crossing the Channel:

Toulouse half-back Jean-Marc Doussain is being chased by both Leicester & Gloucester, and also Lyon (who seem to be linked with plenty of high-profile players).

Italy in talks with O'Shea:

Conor O'Shea apparently met F.I.R twice last week to discuss becoming coach & the belief he'll accept "grow a little bit more each day".

In an attempt to sway O'Shea, Italy have also sounded out O'Gara about becoming his assistant.

Emerging Talent Lozowski on his way out:

Despite the talented prodigy, Alex Lozowski, impressing when given the chance with Wasps' Dai Young, he isn't being given regular enough outings in the no.10 shirt.

Rumour has it he is being hunted by Saracens and Exeter.