Zach Mercer quits England, Gloucester sign replacement
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Gloucester have landed a major signing for next season, securing Glasgow Warriors No 8 Jack Mann on a three-year deal, according to The Telegraph.
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Mann, 25, was recently called into Gregor Townsend's Six Nations squad as an uncapped option after impressing in Jack Dempsey's absence.
The former Scotland U20 star initially broke through with Edinburgh before joining Glasgow in 2022, but his journey has been anything but smooth.
The powerful ball-carrier made his Warriors debut against Bath in December 2022 but endured a nightmare run with injuries, only returning to action last November against Scarlets.
Speaking on the Scotland Rugby Podcast, Mann opened up about his struggles: "Being out for so long, you start to have those thoughts—will I get back to my old standard? Can I exceed it? And then you start wondering if you even want to keep playing rugby. There were definitely some dark times."
His move to Kingsholm comes at a time of transition for Gloucester's back row. England international Zach Mercer is heading to Toulon at the end of the season, having been overlooked by Steve Borthwick despite being eligible for the Six Nations.
Meanwhile, Ruan Ackermann's future remains uncertain, leaving Gloucester in need of reinforcements.
Mann's arrival adds much-needed depth as the Cherry and Whites push for long-term success.
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