Pete Samu is reportedly on his way back to Super Rugby Pacific in Australia and could be in contention to face the British and Irish Lions with the Wallabies.
England stars Tom and Ben Curry have committed their long-term futures to Sale Sharks after signing new deals, however, the Salford-based club will be without Springbok Jean-Luc du Preez next season.
Rugby Australia’s player retention drive has suffered another blow as French club Bayonne have confirmed their signing of Wallabies back-rower Rob Leota from the Waratahs.
