Rugby Rumours: Lawes' French Pull, Eagles' New Bok, Tuilagi's Move, Addison Returns

by Frank Nickson Thursday 15 February 2024

Courtney Lawes, Rohan Janse Van Rensburg, Manu Tuilagi, Will Addison

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Lawes' French Pull:

Courtney Lawes has recently retired from international duties with England with 105 caps under his belt.

He is being hunted by a couple of French sides in the Pro D2 looking for promotion to Top 14, Provence Rugby and Brive.

Eagles' new Bok:

Springbok center Rohan Janse van Rensburg has reportedly inked a brief contract with the Canon Eagles

The Japanese Rugby League One have a couple of South African internationals leaving Jesse Kriel and Faf De Klerk then need to replace.

Tuilagi's Move:

Manu Tuilagi is back in England's preliminary squad of 36 players gearing up to take on Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on February 24th.

His time in the English Premiership may be at an end as Top 14 heavyweights Bayonne, Toulon and Racing 92 all look to sign him at the conclusion of the 23/24 season.

Addison Returns:

Will Addison, Ulster's versatility back and former Ireland representative, is currently in discussions regarding a potential return to Sale.

He amassed more than 110 appearances for Sale before joining Ulster in March 2018 on an initial two-year contract.