Prop rumour confirmed

[baldpaul101]

https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-sign-argentinian-international-prop-rodrigo-mart%C3%ADnez/

[Neils]

Thought this had drifted away. Wonder if he is here yet?

[DGP Wasp]

Bienvenido Rodrigo!

[MarleyWasp]

Suspect the contract probably began today hence the announcement.

The first Premiership player to have signed from a Paraguayan club I believe.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

Only signed as loan cover for now. Delay likely caused by Visa and Covid rules.

[Neils]

Only signed as loan cover for now. Delay likely caused by Visa and Covid rules.

Should have used Mastercard! 

[Rossm]

I note from our announcement that he says he is looking forward to playing in the CC and not just the prem. Does that mean he's registered for Europe?

[NellyWellyWaspy]

I note from our announcement that he says he is looking forward to playing in the CC and not just the prem. Does that mean he's registered for Europe?

Front row injury cover is one of the late registrations that is allowed, I think.

[Rifleman Harris]

So if Munster can find 3 Front Row players between now and next week, they may be able to scrape together a team? Sorry - bringing together 2 threads.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

So if Munster can find 3 Front Row players between now and next week, they may be able to scrape together a team? Sorry - bringing together 2 threads.

I am not sure how far in advance of any given match they have to be registered. I am pretty sure it would be too late already, plus I think there is a limit as to the number you can register. And ... it has to be for long term injury cover. I doubt Covid and being in quarantine counts.

[Rifleman Harris]

ahh, that makes sense. 

[Rossm]

Wasps confirm signing of Argentina prop Rodrigo Martínez

Bobby Bridge reports:

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/rodrigo-martnez-wasps-argentina-rugby-22329380

[Steve from Cov]

Welcome Rodrigo.

[Horusthewasp]

Wasps confirm signing of Argentina prop Rodrigo Martínez

Bobby Bridge reports:

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/rodrigo-martnez-wasps-argentina-rugby-22329380

Martínez added: “I am very excited to get the chance to play for Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup. I would like to say a big thank you to Olímpia, I really enjoyed my time playing for them and I wish the Club all the best for the future.

The latter part of his statement would indicate he has departed Olimpia for good so this loan deal may become a longer term contract if he performs.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

IT does sound that way. For insurance and cap purposes, he may have to come in as injury cover. And then get a 'new' contract for next season. Wasn't that how Nemo arrived with us?