Priestland, who announced himself on the international stage with a series of superb displays for Wales at the World Cup, is contracted to the Scarlets until the end of the 2013/14 season.

Fellow Wales internationals Mike Phillips, James Hook and Lee Byrne already play across the Channel while Gethin Jenkins, Luke Charteris, Huw Bennett and Aled Brew have signed up to play in France next season.

And while in no rush to leave Wales, Priestland admits he’ll explore the possibility of playing abroad before signing a new deal.

“It [playing in France] is something that maybe I'd like to do in the future,” said Priestland.

“But your personal circumstances and situation change from season to season.

“I've got another two years left with the Scarlets and I'll just keep enjoying them and see what happens.

“I came out of contract last when I was 23 and it was too young for me [to move] then.”