English players who continue to run towards the top 14!

English clubs have faced a huge financial crisis following the Covid pandemic.

Several Premiership clubs did not object.

So London Irish, Wasps and Worcester went bankrupt.

This inevitably resulted in the relegation of English overseas, particularly in the top 14.

In a few months, many English players have joined the French Championship. We especially think of Henry Arundel (Racing 92), Jack Willis (Toulouse), David Rippons (Toulon) and the Simmonds brothers, Sam (Montpellier) and Joe (Pauve) or Jack Nowell (La Rochelle).

Asked by South West, agent Miguel Fernandez explains that many English players want to leave their country. Extraction:

“CSM France has never been used to act as an intermediary for English players: there are 10 to 15, which is unheard of. »

However, seasoned players will earn a good living in England, confirms the agent. Extraction:

“Experienced players earn a good living in England. »

Since then, the England Rugby Union has responded to avoid its most talented players leaving the country and therefore the national team.

Therefore, it increases the income of its talented players up to 170,000 euros per season.

Because of this, England international second row Maro Itoje decided to stay with Saracens. Same goes for Jamie George, who stays in England.

On the other hand, it wasn't enough for young Henry Arundell, who preferred to extend his contract at Racing 92 rather than return to England.

Despite the English federation's efforts, the talent drain has not ended since fly-half Owen Farrell was announced for Racing 92 the following summer.

Also, the CVs of elements such as third-string Courtney Lawes and pillar Kyle Sinclair are still circling the desks of French presidents. Also, according to some media, Toon has offered his contract to rugby club Toulonais.

To be continued…