Rumours thread

[Wiltshire Wasp]

Whilst there are others I would prefer I would be more than happy with Howley.

[Davidabricot]

I have no rumour, but Worsley signed at Castres until June 2020, despite the CO is still searching a coach for defence (normally Broncan from Bath). Worsley was good when in Bordeaux. To be honest, he is high valued in Castres and it makes no senses to let him go at the end of the season... except if he already has projects.

I like Daï but after 9 years, what can we expect now?

[backdoc]

Exactly, David.

I wonder if we are underusing Andrea Masi - he was such a hero as a player, and had a very good understanding of attack/defence as a player.

[Davidabricot]

And Worsley can be labelled as a true Wasps' product. I always like when the staff comes from the club rather than those who only care about their next move. Masi is maybe young. I never thought a lot about staff training in the UK. I just started to ask myself about that this year. I started to look how it was in France, and to be honest, I think this is better when the coach spends some years not directly with the first squad.
- Reggiardo in Castres spent started in 3rd division, than in 2nd, then with Agen, before coming back to Castres (despite he saved the club 2 times from the proD2)
- Mola started to train in Castres, then in 3rd division, also in 2nd before coming to the top with Toulouse
- O'Gara started quickly with Racing and La Rochelle, but finally I'm not sure we can call it a success.
- Ibanez, was not really good at Bordeaux, but he spent long hours working in NZ to improve his skills

I don't know, Masi could be nice maybe, as he already knows the club and he would be able to make the link with young players. Just 2 days remain, we will soon know if Daï will be out.

[Shugs]

I don't think for a minute this will be about Dai.

[Davidabricot]

I don't think for a minute this will be about Dai.

I'm afraid you're right. Wait & see. The most important remains tomorrow's game. I really think (hope) we can defeat Worcester. Their wings are young and fast, but they are not so powerful and they lack of good tacklers.

[Vespula Vulgaris]

Our under 18s have been transformed since Andrea took over. I'd be loathe to move him from there just yet with the pipeline of young players just starting to vear fruit.

[Neils]

On the "other" site there is a thread suggesting both Loz and Goode on the way to us. Interesting.

[wasps]

On the "other" site there is a thread suggesting both Loz and Goode on the way to us. Interesting.

Do they have any basis for that... Or is it more of a "we'd like them"?

Loz I can see
However, unless we see minozzi's future on the wing, Goode would be a surprise

[Neils]

He says it's from a good source. Can't see it anywhere else. Loz I am a bit 50/50 as he didn't seem to be want here and just 10 days ago he wanted a long career with the EAs. Goode I have always liked and he plays a number of places. However he has been an EA for a very long time.

[Chunky24]

On the "other" site there is a thread suggesting both Loz and Goode on the way to us. Interesting.

Do they have any basis for that... Or is it more of a "we'd like them"?

Loz I can see
However, unless we see minozzi's future on the wing, Goode would be a surprise

Goode also provides 10 cover with Searle going, possibly even 12.

[Hymenoptera]

Believe it when i see it, Goode def wont leave Sarrries

[Rossm]

He says it's from a good source.

Well he would wouldn't he?

[Shugs]

Undoubtedly two good players but I was hoping we'd steer clear of the great Sarries sale. If we have to have two I'd take these. Goode is solid and versatile and Lozowski would solve our issues at 12. Would still be bittersweet for me though.

[Rossm]

Undoubtedly two good players but I was hoping we'd steer clear of the great Sarries sale. If we have to have two I'd take these. Goode is solid and versatile and Lozowski would solve our issues at 12. Would still be bittersweet for me though.

Basically, I'd rather not take any of them and that definitely includes their coaching staff. I would never be confident where their loyalties lie.