England trio to join French clubs

WASPS have confirmed that England internationals Riki Flutey, James Haskell and Tom Palmer will all move to French clubs next season.

Flutey’s move to Brive was announced by the Top 14 club last night, while Haskell and Palmer have signed for Stade Francais.

French clubs are not bound by a salary cap like their Guinness Premiership rivals and can therefore offer wages far in excess of those available in England.