Cowan's agent on the prowl

All Black scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan revealed that his agent is 'on the prowl' for a contract abroad.

Although 30-year-old insists he hasn't signed with English Premiership outfit Gloucester yet, he confirmed he is looking overseas.

The Guardian newspaper reported that the out of favour Highlanders No.9 is deep in negotiations with the English Premiership club.

Cowan told Newstalk ZB there are reasons why the story has come about.

"It's a given," Cowan said.

"Yeah I'm off contract at the end of the year and no doubt my manager is looking overseas with certain clubs, so yeah, there'll be a time and a place where something gets announced."

Cowan, who has been an All Black since 2004 when he made his debut age 22 against Italy, has 50 Test caps to his credit.