• Cipriani leaving Wasps with Gloucester in pole position • Foreign move would rule him out of England contention

Gloucester hope to win the race to sign Danny Cipriani when the fly‑half leaves Wasps this summer. The 30-year-old playmaker, having been recalled to England’s squad for the tour of South Africa next month, is looking for a new club and has had talks regarding a possible move to Kingsholm.

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There has also been interest in Cipriani from French clubs and his former club Sale also remain in the market for a No 10. If he opts to play outside the UK, however, he will become ineligible for England selection as the Rugby Football Union does not allow Eddie Jones to pick players based outside the Premiership.

Moving to Kingsholm would tick several useful boxes for Cipriani and Jones, with the Cherry and Whites having qualified for the Champions Cup next season. The player is understood to have met senior Gloucester figures and visited the club’s training ground.

The majority of Premiership clubs have completed their recruitment for the new season, with the All Black fly-half Lima Sopoaga due to head to Wasps. Cipriani’s current priority, however, is to steer Wasps to victory against Saracens in their Premiership semi‑final at Allianz Park on Saturday.

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He has been one of the league’s stand-out performers this season, prompting Jones to draft him back into the national setup. Cipriani has 14 England caps but last started a Test almost 10 years ago.