Teams Up

[Neils]

Wasps Team to face Dragons |

Robin Hislop
Tom Cruse
John Ryan
Tim Cardall
Kiran McDonald
Brad Shields (C)
Ben Morris
Tom Willis
Dan Robson
Charlie Atkinson
Josh Bassett
Ryan Mills
Sam Spink
Luke Mehson
Ali Crossdale
Replacements |

Elliot Millar-Mills
Dan Frost
Biyi Alo
Cam Dodson
Fyn Brown
Kieran Curran
Alfie Barbeary
Will Porter
Burger Odendaal
Olly Hartley
Zach Kibirige
Matteo Minozzi

[JonnyD]

Nice early announcement.

Good to see Simonds back from Aus and Curran back in the mix.

Hopefully Charlie is not a risk for this one and good to see Mills fit for a second week in a row, assume that when fit he’s first choice at 12.

[baldpaul101]

Good to see Simonds back from Aus

You had me confused as he wasn't on Neils list, but I see from Instagram he's on the bench.

Wonder if the early announcement was in error as its not on the official website?

[Rossm]

From Bobby Bridge.

Dragons v Wasps Rugby: Alfie Barbeary returns for Rodney Parade friendly

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/dragons-v-wasps-alfie-barbeary-24902074

He also lists those players currently not involved.

[Heathen]

Players not involved for Wasps

    Joe Launchbury
    Jack Willis
    Tom West
    Paolo Odogwu
    Will Haydon-Wood
    Ben Harris
    Rodrigo Martinez
    Elliott Stooke
    Jacob Umaga
    Nizaam Carr
    Michael van Vuuren
    Theo Vukasinovic
    Sam Wolstenholme
    Francois Hougaard
    Vincent Koch
    Gabriel Oghre

That's a fair list.

[WonkyWasp]

....  but "Turn  the penny over"  and the obverse is pretty good.

[Peej]

Am I the only one that's slightly concerned that it isn't yet clear who is a definite starter and whether some player shave had enough minutes to be sharp for the start of the season?

[Brandnewtorugby]

Am I the only one that's slightly concerned that it isn't yet clear who is a definite starter and whether some player shave had enough minutes to be sharp for the start of the season?

If it's any consolation, I am concerned about number of minutes for readiness and I am also concerned about the converse for injury. I am not overly worried about definite starters as that can mean strength in depth and given injuries are inevitable it is important to have that depth, of course it could mean the converse. So basically I am slightly concerned about most things and will be for most of the season!

[hopwood]

Would love to see Luke Mehson get a god run this season.
He's really impressed me each time I've seen him given a chance.

I hope he has a great season.

[Rifleman Harris]

Would love to see Luke Mehson get a god run this season.
He's really impressed me each time I've seen him given a chance.

I hope he has a great season.

A God run would be fantastic, but a good one would do!

[NellyWellyWaspy]

Would love to see Luke Mehson get a god run this season.
He's really impressed me each time I've seen him given a chance.

I hope he has a great season.

A God run would be fantastic, but a good one would do!

 

[coddy]

Would love to see Luke Mehson get a god run this season.
He's really impressed me each time I've seen him given a chance.

I hope he has a great season.

I'm not adverse to Mehson getting plenty of game time this season as I think he is at Premiership level but for this to happen would probably mean a injury to Bertie and possibly Minozzi also.

[Raggs]

Players not involved for Wasps

    Joe Launchbury
    Jack Willis
    Tom West
    Paolo Odogwu
    Will Haydon-Wood
    Ben Harris
    Rodrigo Martinez
    Elliott Stooke
    Jacob Umaga
    Nizaam Carr
    Michael van Vuuren
    Theo Vukasinovic
    Sam Wolstenholme
    Francois Hougaard
    Vincent Koch
    Gabriel Oghre

That's a fair list.

I count 8 that I'd include in a 23 without questions. Another 3 would be very likely to make it.

[Heathen]

Competence in all areas, a flash or two of excellence, the W and no injuries will be spot on for me this evening.

[Neils]

Competence in all areas, a flash or two of excellence, the W and no injuries will be spot on for me this evening.

Yes please