Harlequins centre Joe Marchant is set to leave English rugby behind in favour of signing for Top 14 side Stade Francais.
England midfielder Joe Marchant has been strongly linked with a switch to the Top 14 following next year’s World Cup in France. The Harlequins player has currently slipped down the Test selection pecking order under Eddie Jones.
Marchant will miss at least the start of the training week at the squad’s base in Surrey
Eddie Jones has raised eyebrows by selecting Joe Marchant as a starter on the England wing while also including Joe Marler as a sub.