Rugby: Donald linked with Bath

Stephen Donald. Photo / Getty Images

Chiefs first five-eighth Stephen Donald has been linked with a move to English rugby club Bath.

BBC Sport today reported that the 27-year was thought to have signed a 2-1/2 year contract and would leave for the premiership club in November.

Donald, who has played 22 tests for the All Blacks, is off-contract at the Chiefs after the current Super 15 season.

The BBC said he was seen as a direct replacement for South African Butch James, who left Bath this season.

- NZPA