ENGLAND winger Jonny May has been sounded out about a potential move to Japan despite being under contract at Gloucester until after the 2023 World Cup.

May rejoined the Cherry and Whites on a year contract last July but then extended his deal before officially moving back to the West Country.

The 31-year-old, who has scored 33 tries in 66 international appearances, is a target for a couple of Japanese Top League outfits who are desperate to obtain his signature.

May was ruled out of Gloucester’s 26-33 defeat by Leicester Tigers on Friday night after picking up an injury in training.

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