#2. Callum Chick
Linked with a move to Exeter Chiefs by The Rugby Paper, Newcastle’s versatile back-rower would add some serious bite to Exeter’s depleted pack.
Part of the Falcons squad which earned promotion during 2019-20, Chick recovered from a serious knee injury during the back half of the 2020-21 season and earned an England call-up for their summer tests, making his debut against the USA at Twickenham in July 2021.
Scoring four tries in his 21 appearances during 2021-22, including captaining the side on a number of occasions, Chick went on to play for England in their end-of-season fixture against the Barbarians.
#3. David Ribbans
South African-born Ribbans has won four caps for England after his debut against Argentina in November and has a contract exit clause he can use this year.
Despite playing over 100 games for Saints since signing from Western Province in 2017, the club may be forced to let him go to free up salary cap space.
RUCK sources indicate that Baxter is a huge admirer of the England international second-row.
