Rugby Rumours: Warrior DVDM, Sharks circle Thorley, Scotland’s Saffa and O’Connor’s Top 14 return

Duhan van der Merwe, Ollie Thorley, David Meihuizen, James O'Connor
Duhan van der Merwe, Ollie Thorley, David Meihuizen, James O'Connor
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Warrior DVDM:

The South African-born winger Duhan van der Merwe had a huge Autumn Nations Cup for Scotland, turning heads in the Premiership.

Worcester Warriors are leading the charge for the giant 25-year-old winger with a month-watering £300k per season.

Sharks circle Thorley:

Sale Sharks have been making headline this week with the departure of Steve Diamond, but it appears there is an arrival on its’ way.

England international Ollie Thorley has been linked with the North-West club who are seeking a high-profile wing signing.

Scotland’s Saffa:

Scotland are no stranger to a South-African import, and it’s been rumoured that they’ve approached another in the shape of David Meihuizen.

The 6 foot 9, 123kg, DHL Stormers’ lock has been approached by SRU and looks to be on his was over to the UK.

O’Connor’s Top 14 return:

James O’Connor has been in the Top 14 before with Toulon, after which he played for Sale Sharks and then returned to Super Rugby.

It's Stade Toulousain that are interested in signing the Australian utility back this time, as a medical joker for the 2020/21 season.