England international Anthony Watson has agreed to rejoin Leicester Tigers in December. Watson, who currently plays for Bath, will be the first player to be paid directly by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) after his training contract expires. The winger's return to Leicester Tigers has been well-received by fans and is seen as a boost for the team. Watson's move comes as England makes five changes for their final Test against New Zealand in the WXV 1 competition. England emerged as the inaugural WXV1 champions after a commanding win over New Zealand in Auckland.
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England wing Anthony Watson agrees new deal with Leicester Tigers https://t.co/Jrx72ZLxHw
Anthony Watson will rejoin Leicester Tigers in December after his RFU training contract expires. He is the first player to ever be paid directly by the governing body. ⬇️ Read below https://t.co/k8RgysXmrX
🗣️ "The talented full-back was left without a club at the end of last season and was reportedly linked to multiple Top 14 clubs." 🏴 England star Anthony Watson confirms future with Premiership return. https://t.co/wI13E1OkMO https://t.co/wI13E1OkMO
England make five changes for @WXVRugby finale with New Zealand. Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/gEc2co9gFr
England international set to leave Bath for Japan #GallagherPrem Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/VnvigY4psZ
Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant on the game plan needed to beat England and whether her leadership style has changed since World Cup win. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/IurtsYIqYQ
Leicester Tigers re-sign England wing Anthony Watson #GallagherPrem Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/uGF9zJFO1c
🐯 NEW: Anthony Watson has agreed a deal to rejoin Leicester Tigers from December. #GallagherPrem
🐯 BREAKING: Anthony Watson to rejoin Leicester Tigers from December.
Rosie Galligan: 'We want to be leaving New Zealand slightly differently to how we did last year' The England lock details the preparation for the final Test of WXV 1 against the world champion Black Ferns this Saturday. #Rugby #WXVRugby Read more 👇 https://t.co/xXQz1HVNTD