England star Ben Earl could become the next high-profile player to walk away from rugby union, with TWO Super League clubs reportedly interested in securing his signature.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old Saracens<\/a> forward has emerged as a potential target for Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves.<\/p>\n Earl has become one of Steve Borthwick’s most important players. However, his long-term future in the 15-man game has attracted speculation.<\/p>\n The England<\/a> international has openly admitted he would regret never trying rugby league.<\/p>\n With the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaching, a shock switch after the tournament has been suggested.<\/p>\n Ben Earl admits rugby league regret<\/p>\n Earl has made no secret of his love for the 13-man game.<\/p>\n Speaking to RugbyPass<\/a> in April, the England star made a surprising admission about his sporting interests.<\/p>\n “I love league, I watch more league than union but I don’t really know the ins and outs,” he said.<\/p>\n The Saracens forward also revealed just how closely he follows the sport.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n “I’m on every fantasy and every tipping competition. I’m a massive student of the game and picking people’s brains all the time.”<\/p>\n Perhaps most intriguingly, Earl admitted that never testing himself in rugby league could become a major career regret.<\/p>\n “I would have loved to do it. If someone said, ‘what would be your one regret?’ it would probably be not giving it a go at one point.”<\/p>\n Those comments have added weight to speculation surrounding his future.<\/p>\n TWO clubs interested in England starAccording to City AM<\/a>, Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves have both considered a move for Earl.<\/p>\n The interest was first reported in May, with a potential approach after the 2027 Rugby World Cup suggested.<\/p>\n However, any deal would be far from straightforward.<\/p>\n