Bath could turn them over, as it could be argued it means more to them making the play-offs
Why would it mean more to Bath? Our immense turnaround (with the same, if not leaner, squad) is the epitome of a team hungry for success and more.
Completely agree, but as I said, I just think Exeter are more of challenge than Sarries. I'm not saying that the Wasps boys have any less hunger, nobody could question that after this seasons turnaround, it was more a commentary on the opponents
I see your point but I’d still say that Wasps will have the edge over Bath in terms of mentality and momentum. As for Exeter and Sarries, remember the former has 1 final (likely 2) and a SF coming up within a couple of weeks plus they’ve already secured a home SF (so Wasps is effectively a dead rubber game), while the latter will be playing their last Premiership game so will want to make a statement and end their “era” with a symbolic high.
I think the boys would be very disappointed if they couldn't stay in the top 4.
Exeter as the final match was always going to be a hard one - any hope of getting into the play-offs should have been acheived before that match.
Considering the various run-ins we have acheived some remarkable results over the last few weeks.
If they are disappointed, it should be with their performances earlier this season. It that which has meant we are not in a guaranteed play-off position with possibly the hardest match of the final round to play.
Although true to a certain extent, that sounds tad harsh given the countless on and off field issues earlier this season. That remarkable (and almost immediate) turnaround after that 60-10 thrashing of Sarries was a clear indication that there were fundamental issues holding back the group - it was almost like Wasps were two completely different teams pre and post Dai (a gentleman I hold in high esteem).
Back to this Sunday, although it will be a very tough fixture, if the games against Sarries (both), Bath, Sharks, Quins or Tigers are anything to go by then we absolutely have the capability to get the result needed.
That said, I'd not be upset if Bristol lost tonight.
With all due respect to the selected Leicester players, but with the squad they’ve put out for tonight, it’s almost like they want to beat the record they ‘set’ at the Ricoh earlier this month for their biggest-ever league defeat.
Always a Wasp