World Cup stars to watch in the Premiership

BBC Sport looks at the World Cup internationals to watch in the Premiership this season.

Finn Russell, Andre Esterhuizen and Julian Montoya will all be among the players at the World Cup returning to domestic action in the Premiership this season

The new season begins this Friday when Bristol Bears take on Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate, although we have to wait until at least next month to see the bulk of the big names return from international duty. Bristol say Vakatawa has been granted clearance to return after "an independent review by an expert panel of leading sports cardiologists". have been steady presences in the English top flight for the past three years, both being crowned champions with Tigers and Quins and are both representing the Springboks at a World Cup for the first time.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

bbcemt /  🏆 120. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

West Brom powerchair stars hoping to bring home World CupExpress & Star sport reporter covering Walsall FC.
Read more »

England Netball announces first step towards professionalism for NSLWatch as Australia beat England in the Netball World Cup final in South Africa
Read more »

Sinfield warns of Fiji threat to World Cup hopesDefence coach Kevin Sinfield warns that quarter-final opponents Fiji pose 'a real threat' to England's hopes of Rugby World Cup glory.
Read more »

Sonny Bill Williams sends classy message to Irish ahead of World Cup showdownIreland face New Zealand in the last eight of the tournament at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday
Read more »

England expecting outfield for World Cup clash against Bangladesh to be ‘poor’Jos Buttler criticised the uneven grass coverage and a loose sandy make-up at the HPCA Stadium in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Read more »

England expecting outfield for World Cup clash against Bangladesh to be ‘poor’Jos Buttler criticised the uneven grass coverage and a loose sandy make-up at the HPCA Stadium in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Read more »