Tipuric top of Lyon’s hit list to replace Fearns

Wanted man: Justin Tipuric

Return: Carl Fearns

LYON are lining up a surprise move for Wales openside flanker Justin Tipuric to replace Carl Fearns.
Scouser Fearns, who started his career with Sale Sharks, has been playing for Lyon since 2015 after ending a stint with Bath, but is out of contract in the summer and looks set for a return to the Premiership.
The 30-yearold, who played for England when they reached the final of U20 World Cup a decade ago, is weighing up his next move but has not reached any decisions.
He could look to stay in France, but JIFF regulations mean that his opt...

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