Discarded England star sparks fears of switch to France
Discarded England playmaker Danny Cipriani's days at Premiership club Gloucester could be numbered as he eyes up a move to France.
Speaking to BT Sport, the 31-year-old first-five revealed he is tempted by a move to the Top 14, with Clermont and Toulon seen as the likely destinations, according to GloucestershireLive.
"The opportunity to play in France and ply your trade in another part of the world is an unbelievable opportunity and I’m fully aware how fortunate I am to have that opportunity as a rugby player,” said Cipriani, who is contracted to Gloucester until the end of the 2019-20 season.
"There’s plenty to weigh up, in terms of family, financial motivation and the desire of the team.
"What are the group trying to achieve? That’s huge for me. If their aspirations are big and I can help match them then you will have symmetry in what you’re trying to do, which is important."
Cirpirani's statements comes as he continues to struggle to break into Eddie Jones' England squad, despite being a standout in the Premiership.
He has garnered just 16 test caps since his debut against Wales in 2008, and a move to France would kill off his chances of adding to that tally.
Cipriani turned down lucrative offshore deals when he moved to Gloucester from Wasps in the off-season, but has some experience playing overseas after a two-year stint with the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby.
Watch: Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell speak to the media ahead of their Six Nations clash with France
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Thanks Nick. Surely they will thump Japan this week and the pressure will be off. Do you want to make a prediction that the defence coach will go before the Six Nations? England seem to want Borthwick there for a long time so surely they will back Bortho and look for a new defence coach?
Go to commentsYes, Carlos, I sensed before hand this would be a very close game, even could see an Arg. win....well, they have beaten all their three SH compatriots this year, then added Italy. And as nick says below, they were winners of the breakdown for a lot of the game, and both sides of the ball too.
Felipe very highly regarded in Ireland, esp. Leinster.
Good luck this weekend !
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