Arabic version: كورتني لويس يغادر بريف لفرصة جديدة في إنجلترا
Former England captain Courtney Lawes is set to leave French side Brive at the end of the season. Lawes joined the Pro D2 club two years ago after captaining Northampton Saints to their first Premiership title in 10 years in 2024.
According to BBC News, Lawes has expressed a desire to seize the opportunity of a new challenge back in England, with Leicester Tigers reportedly interested in signing the 37-year-old flanker.
Having retired from international rugby following the 2023 World Cup, a return to the Premiership could potentially open the door for Lawes to rejoin the England squad. The Rugby Football Union’s overseas player rules stipulate that head coach Steve Borthwick can only select players based in England for the upcoming tournament in Australia.
Lawes reflected positively on his time in Brive, stating, “I’m having an experience in Brive that I’ll never forget, both on and off the pitch.” He emphasized his commitment to finishing the season strongly with the club. Brive president Thierry Blandinieres praised Lawes for his humility and ambition, noting the talent he has displayed since his first day.
