England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie had agreed move to Montpellier in France’s Top 14 after Rugby World Cup, but his transfer was cancelled by club after concerns regarding player’s neck surgery; Former Exeter man has now signed for Sale Sharks; Will remain eligible to play for England
Last Updated: 07/07/23 11:33am
Luke Cowan-Dickie will be available to play for England after the World Cup, with a move to Sale confirmed
Luke Cowan-Dickie will continue to be eligible for England selection after confirming a move from Exeter Chiefs to Sale Sharks in the Premiership, after the collapse of his previous transfer to Montpellier.
The hooker signed a contract to join Top 14 outfit Montpellier in France after the World Cup, but hasn’t played since an ankle injury in January. In the end, his prospective Montpellier contract was cancelled by the club due to concerns regarding Cowan-Dickie’s fitness after neck surgery.
Such a move would have made the 30-year-old ineligible for England selection, with players who play club rugby outside of the country not considered, but his move to Sale Sharks will see him available for selection under Steve Borthwick.
Cowan-Dickie has already been ruled out of September’s Rugby World Cup in France due to injury.
Cowan-Dickie has spent his entire career with home club Exeter Chiefs, but had agreed to a transfer to Montpellier in France
Cowan-Dickie said: “I’ve been at the same club for 13 years and …