At the end of his contract with the Yokohama Canon Eagles, Jesse Kriel could land in the Top 14 next year, according to the Daily Mail. Furthermore, Kyle Sinckler could leave Toulon to become selectable again with England.
Will we see a new double world rugby champion playing in the Top 14 in a few months? While Siya Kolisi played a little with Racing 92 during the 2023-24 season after winning a second world title in 2023 in France, one of his teammates could join France in the future. Indeed, according to the Daily MailJesse Kriel could soon leave Japan and try his luck in Europe.
While he has defended the colors of the Yokohama Canon Eagles since 2020, the versatile three-quarter from South Africa (31 years old), who can play center, winger and fullback, would not be against a departure after spending five years in Japan Rugby League One. However, according to the English press, Kriel’s CV is currently circulating in the Top 14 and the Premiership. A formidable striker, the Springbok player currently has 20 tries in 87 caps. His recruitment would inevitably be a very big blow on the transfer market.
Sinckler soon to return to England?
If the Top 14 could soon welcome a new star, it could also lose one next summer. Still according to information from the Daily Mail, Kyle Sinckler is considering returning to England for the 2027 World Cup, which will take place in Australia. Arriving in Toulon in 2024 from Bristol Bears, the right pillar quickly established himself as a very valuable element at the RCT.
Under contract until 2027 with the Rade club, the Englishman will have to make a choice if he wants to play again with the XV de la Rose, he who has 68 caps with his national team and six with the British and Irish Lions. Three clubs playing in the Premiership are already following this matter closely, namely Exeter, Newcastle Red Bulls and Bath. For his part, Steve Borthwick would undoubtedly not be against being able to call on a reference to the position of right pillar.
