Premiership clubs are reportedly keeping tabs on two experienced former England internationals currently playing in France. <\/p>\n
According to a report from the\u00a0Mail Online<\/a>, the futures of\u00a0Mako Vunipola\u00a0and\u00a0Courtney Lawes\u00a0are being closely monitored as contract talks across the Channel approach a crucial stage.<\/p>\n Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel\u00a0<\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\n Deals in the\u00a0Top 14\u00a0and\u00a0Pro D2\u00a0are often finalised later in the season, leaving several overseas-based English players unsure about where they will be playing next year. That uncertainty has alerted a number of Premiership sides.<\/p>\n Leicester Tigers are understood to be among the clubs interested in Vunipola. The experienced loosehead prop is currently with Pro D2 leaders Vannes and could emerge as a target as Leicester prepare for changes in their front row.<\/p>\n Wales international\u00a0Nicky Smith\u00a0is set to leave the Tigers at the end of the season to join Sale Sharks, meaning the club are assessing possible replacements with plenty of experience.<\/p>\n Lawes has also been linked with Leicester. The former Northampton Saints captain is currently playing for Brive and has previously indicated that he would prefer to remain in France. However, his long-term future is uncertain with the club still yet to confirm a head coach for next season.<\/p>\n Both players stepped away from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup, but their experience remains significant.<\/p>\n Lawes finished his England career with\u00a0105 caps\u00a0and\u00a0five British & Irish Lions Tests, while Vunipola made\u00a079 appearances for England\u00a0and played\u00a0nine Tests for the Lions.<\/p>\n EDITORS PICKS:<\/p>\n \u2b50 Save us to your Google Favourites <\/a>for nonstop RUCK<\/a> content!<\/p>\n LATEST RUGBY TRANSFER NEWS:<\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n