London Broncos' departing players and where they're playing next season

Josh Rourke scored and set one up for London Broncos at Magic Weekend.
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London's time in Super League is up and, with owner David Hughes confirming his departure, their entire future appears uncertain at this point. The Broncos were always destined to leave the competition at the end of the year due to the implementation of the IMG gradings, while their twelfth-placed finish meant they would have been relegated under normal circumstances too.

That said, some of their players have caught the eye this year and it hasn't gone unnoticed by rivals, with several members of Mike Eccles' squad now being linked with moves elsewhere. Here, we take a look at those players, and the club's they're being linked to.

Lee Kershaw - Hull KR
As revealed last week, the former Wakefield Trinity winger is set to join the Robins next year after they moved to snap up the Broncos winger after a decent season for the capital club. The 25-year-old scored seven tries in 25 appearances.

Hakim Miloudi, Ethan Natoli & Ugo Tison - Pia Donkeys
According to The Guardian, Italy international Natoli is definitely heading to the Elite 1 club next year and could be joined by Miloudi and former Catalans man Tison. Miloudi confirmed last week that his stint in professional rugby league was over.

James Meadows - Bradford Bulls
The halfback, as revealed by Rugby League Live, is heading to Odsal next year. The former Batley Bulldogs talent has showed some good touches this year and will be part of a competitive Bulls squad in the Championship next year.

Sam Davis - Salford Red Devils
According to Love Rugby League, the Reds have set their sights on the hooker after gaining plenty of experience in the top flight this year. The brother of current Leigh Leopards talent, Matt, Davis has made 23 appearances for the Broncos this year.

Bill Leyland - Hull KR
This deal has already been confirmed, with the talented hooker looking to hit the ground running with the Robins next year. Leyland was a standout star for the Broncos in their promotion campaign but missed the entire Super League season with an ACL injury picked up in pre-season.

Emannuel Waine - Bradford Bulls
Following Meadows to West Yorkshire is the Papua New Guinean powerhouse, who certainly didn't go unnoticed after overcoming an injury early in the season. With a devastating carry and physicality in defence, he will likely be a favourite with the Bulls.

Oli Leyland - Warrington Wolves
The young playmaker did really well for the Broncos in a tough situation and was quite often the man steering the ship. Still only young, he has a bright future, and is said to be on his way to Warrington next year.

Josh Rourke - Wakefield Trinity
Rugby League Live revealed last month that Rourke was on his way to Wakefield next year, a deal that is thought to have been done some time ago. After breaking his leg and missing the start of the season, he returned in remarkable form, scoring eight tries in as many games. The fullback will compete for a spot in the team next to Max Jowitt.

Rob Butler - Toulouse Olympique
The French club has confirmed that Butler will join their ranks next year. Butler previously player for Warrington and while that didn't work out, he found some form with the Broncos this year.

Jarrad Bassett - Retiring
The centre has confirmed that his days as a professional are over and that he will now return to Australia to continue with his life.

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