There was a time here when criticism of Lima did not go down well at all, but I think most people have come round to the fact that he has just not done it and never will. I think he was a really poor fit for Wasps as a ten, and I know Cipriani had faults that we all like to forget, but frankly I am struggling to name a first choice ten of ours who I would not prefer over Lima. Maybe I did overreact in a negative way when we signed him, but I still think a huge chunk of Dai's travails came from signing him as a replacement for Cipriani.
I like the guy but he has done nothing at ten and now at 15 he offers moments at best, and considering his salary, which admittedly is not his fault, he has been a disaster. Nicky Robinson and Danny both brainfarted, but they offered something alongside. Lima does not even come with Walder-esque solidity. Lima offered less than they all did at ten, at least for us. I think Dai might regret signing him looking back. It was the start of it going wrong.
Anyway I would rather go with Atkinson, and let Lima see out his time covering on the bench or starting 15 if we lose MM. More so in Europe which is a fantasy right now. I think with the pressure off we will get more out of Lima the sub than Lima the starter.