MX23RW : Wednesday, November 27 10:33:52| >> :600:14832780:14832780:

Luke Charteris to join Bath next season?

Wales lock Luke Charteris closes on a deal with Bath Rugby from next season, according to a report.

Wales lock Luke Charteris is reportedly on the verge of joining Aviva Premiership side Bath Rugby in time for next season.

The lock currently plays for Racing Metro and would therefore not need permission from national head coach Warren Gatland to move to The Rec.

Bath coach Mike Ford remained tight-lipped on any deal for Charteris at October's Premiership launch, but the South Wales Evening Post has claimed that the Welsh international is likely to sign a contract soon.

The Somerset outfit were linked with a move for Toby Faletau, but the Newport Gwent Dragons back-rower was forced to stay in the principality by Gatland, who is reluctant to pick individuals playing their rugby outside of Wales.

Charteris, who studied at the University of Bath, is thought to already own a property in the city.

ID:256241: cacheID:256241:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1574:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Sam Burgess in action for England during the Rugby World Cup game with Wales on September 26, 2015
Read Next:
Report: Sam Burgess leaves Bath
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!