Four professional teams will begin offering contracts to players in the coming weeks, and budget cuts raise the possibility of another exodus next summer.

With budgets reduced from £5.2m to £4.5m for next season, there are likely to be clubs sniffing around as players’ contracts expire. Some have already left. George North has committed to playing for Au-en-Provence in the French second division next season.

But who else could go?

At Arms Park, Cardiff matches Corey Domachowski It is Keiron Assiratti They are believed to be attracting interest from clubs outside of Wales. The pair almost left the capital club last season after Cardiff failed to offer them more than £30,000 until the end of the season.

Since then, both have been limited by Wales: their quotas have risen. It is understood that a first-choice starter in the English Premier League can earn double what is currently on offer in Wales, so although no player has yet reached the 25-cap limit to play Test rugby after leaving Wales , additional financial security may dictate your future after your current campaign ends.

Another Cardiff player attracting attention from clubs elsewhere is scrum half Thomas Williams, Gloucester appears to be interested in his services. If he leaves, he will be able to continue playing for Wales.

The same applies José Adams. He was linked with a move to France last year but ended up staying in Cardiff. However, it is clear that interest has not disappeared.

Dragons have Aaron Wainwright is about to become as important to the Rodney Parade team as Taulupe Faletau was during his time there. How long this lasts depends on whether they can keep the 26-year-old next year.

He is linked to Bristol and Leicester as his contract expires at the end of the year. Given the difference in money on offer and the fact that he has played 46 games, it will be a battle for the Dragons.

In this regard, River Dyer He might be a little easier to contain as the Wales shirt could be used to tempt him. Although in a world of ever-shrinking budgets, it’s not what it used to be.

The winger is highly valued by Warren Gatland, but he is another who attracts attention outside of Wales.

Rigid support Brown Lion He’s had a tough few years in terms of injuries. Two years ago he finally rejected Exeter’s interest in staying at Newport. Would you do the same thing again if there was interest in next season, especially since there are still 25 games to go?

After losing North, Toby Booth will face a battle to keep other international players at the Ospreys for next season.

Proportion of free heads Nicky Smith again associated with many English clubs. He almost left Wales last season with Saracens, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints all interested, but opted to sign a new contract with the Ospreys.

However, it is understood there is still interest on the other side of the North Bridge, with Saracens and at least four other Premier League clubs sniffing around. There are also teams from France watching.

Welsh Wing Alex Cuthbert another whose contract ends next summer, although he has fallen on hard times lately due to injuries.

And even though morgan morris Without a cap, the very fact of being overlooked could be the reason he decides to leave Wales if he never has the carrot of a Test shirt dangling in front of him. At least some English clubs have started to make inquiries to find out more about the number 8.

Samson Lee has now retired at Llanelli, although there are still doubts that Welsh players such as Ken Owens and Jonathan Davies will be there next season.

It’s clear the clubs are snooping Kieran Hardywhich is not surprising given that the Scarlets are perhaps a little overcrowded at scrum-half compared to other positions and may not be able to justify two Test nines next season.

this is Jones He fell out of favor in Wales but Test matches at club level are worth their weight in gold. At least there will be clubs that will ask.

And it’s a similar story for Johnny McNicol. His last cap for Wales was 18 months ago, but he has played consistently at club level and is likely to attract interest.