London Irish are on the brink of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership, with rival clubs already lining up deals for Exiles players and staff.
Bath are understood to have made strong overtures towards flanker Tom Pearson, who is firmly on England’s radar for the World Cup training camps. Captain Matt Rogerson is thought to have been eyed up by Northampton, while a string of suitors will be ready to pounce on England back-three star Henry Arundell.
