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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Exeter v Racing - what’s the best outcome for Wasps?
« on: October 17, 2020, 05:02:26 PM »
Wasps here in spirit at least with a couple of banners behind the Racing dead ball area
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Willis, Rosbon, Umaga, Barbeary
« on: October 14, 2020, 10:54:45 PM »
Being reported by the Daily Mail that they're all set to be called into the EPS.
Eddie Jones is set to snub Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer from his autumn England squad, but Worcester Warriors wrecking-ball centre Ollie Lawrence is expected to be included on Thursday.
The national coach will update his party with players from Bath, Worcester and Sale Sharks before a weekend training camp building up to the Barbarians fixture on October 25.
And Sportsmail understands despite his superb form for Bath, scrum-half Spencer will be left out along with wing Joe Cokanasiga.
The 22-year-old Fijian-born flyer has only just returned from almost a year out injured, and it is believed Jones wants him to recover fully before he returns to the England fold.
With Manu Tuilagi out until next year having torn his achilles, England are on the look-out for a big centre to replace him.
Sources have indicated that 15st 10lbs Lawrence, 21, is earmarked as that man and will be added to the squad.
After the Premiership final on October 24, Jones will complete his squad with the addition of those from Exeter Chiefs and Wasps.
It is believed that league sensation Jack Willis, 23, will be selected at that point, capping a remarkable season in which he has won 44 turnovers in the league - 25 more than anyone else.
On Wednesday night the Wasps flanker was recognised by his peers when named Rugby Players' Association Players' Player of the Year.
Willis said on that accolade: 'It's an incredible honour to win this award and for it to be voted by all the players and teams that I've played against, and my peers, makes it even more special.'
Willis looks likely to be joined in the England squad after the final by fellow Wasps starlet Alfie Barbeary, the 20-year-old hooker who also plays back-row, scrum-half Dan Robson - who benefits from Spencer's absence - and fly-half Jacob Umaga.
Barbeary is tipped for greatness and scored a hat-trick against Leicester last month.
Exeter brothers Joe and Sam Simmonds may well miss out despite leading the Chiefs to both the European and Premiership finals.
Eddie Jones is set to snub Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer from his autumn England squad, but Worcester Warriors wrecking-ball centre Ollie Lawrence is expected to be included on Thursday.
The national coach will update his party with players from Bath, Worcester and Sale Sharks before a weekend training camp building up to the Barbarians fixture on October 25.
And Sportsmail understands despite his superb form for Bath, scrum-half Spencer will be left out along with wing Joe Cokanasiga.
The 22-year-old Fijian-born flyer has only just returned from almost a year out injured, and it is believed Jones wants him to recover fully before he returns to the England fold.
With Manu Tuilagi out until next year having torn his achilles, England are on the look-out for a big centre to replace him.
Sources have indicated that 15st 10lbs Lawrence, 21, is earmarked as that man and will be added to the squad.
After the Premiership final on October 24, Jones will complete his squad with the addition of those from Exeter Chiefs and Wasps.
It is believed that league sensation Jack Willis, 23, will be selected at that point, capping a remarkable season in which he has won 44 turnovers in the league - 25 more than anyone else.
On Wednesday night the Wasps flanker was recognised by his peers when named Rugby Players' Association Players' Player of the Year.
Willis said on that accolade: 'It's an incredible honour to win this award and for it to be voted by all the players and teams that I've played against, and my peers, makes it even more special.'
Willis looks likely to be joined in the England squad after the final by fellow Wasps starlet Alfie Barbeary, the 20-year-old hooker who also plays back-row, scrum-half Dan Robson - who benefits from Spencer's absence - and fly-half Jacob Umaga.
Barbeary is tipped for greatness and scored a hat-trick against Leicester last month.
Exeter brothers Joe and Sam Simmonds may well miss out despite leading the Chiefs to both the European and Premiership finals.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / 7 Positive COVID tests
« on: October 14, 2020, 03:59:12 PM »
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/club-statement-pcr-covid-19-screening-programme/?fbclid=IwAR05tujkMcjL74yaD_MC02-DC1Ku6j-ZO0y_xHLWjqZc16HyYw47KvAz054
Wasps can confirm that seven members of the playing department, three staff members and four players, have returned positive tests for COVID-19.
The Club’s medical team were informed of the test results following the latest round of the PCR COVID-19 screening programme.
All seven, who are in good health overall, are now self-isolating and so are their close contacts. They will continue to follow Public Health England and Premiership Rugby guidelines and protocols. The Club have taken the decision to cancel training for the remainder of this week as an added precautionary measure.
Everyone at Wasps send their best wishes to the players and staff concerned.
The Club’s COVID-19 contact tracing, measures and protocols, which remain rigorous, will continue to be adhered to.
Wasps can confirm that seven members of the playing department, three staff members and four players, have returned positive tests for COVID-19.
The Club’s medical team were informed of the test results following the latest round of the PCR COVID-19 screening programme.
All seven, who are in good health overall, are now self-isolating and so are their close contacts. They will continue to follow Public Health England and Premiership Rugby guidelines and protocols. The Club have taken the decision to cancel training for the remainder of this week as an added precautionary measure.
Everyone at Wasps send their best wishes to the players and staff concerned.
The Club’s COVID-19 contact tracing, measures and protocols, which remain rigorous, will continue to be adhered to.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Game Thread
« on: October 10, 2020, 07:29:32 PM »
If someone in December 2019 told me of all the things that would happen in 2020, I think Wasps being in the premiership final would be the least believable of all.
What an incredible turnaround by Lee et al.
I love this club. Whatever happens in 2 weeks, an incredible season.
What an incredible turnaround by Lee et al.
I love this club. Whatever happens in 2 weeks, an incredible season.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Premiership Rugby statement
« on: October 06, 2020, 12:05:16 AM »
I'd imagine we should have answers by 12pm tomorrow about whether the game's going ahead surely? Would be when Sale would be expected to name their side.
Anything is possible and nothing is certain it would seem though.
Anything is possible and nothing is certain it would seem though.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Match Thread
« on: October 04, 2020, 04:06:57 PM »Happy watching everyone!
Would appreciate regular updates as down here in the Falklands BFBS are showing the Sarries Bath game - will have the radio but would appreciate some further insight.
Cheers
Find a video of Malakai's tackle, however long it takes, find it. You absolutely will not regret it. Best tackle I have seen in years!
https://twitter.com/btsportrugby/status/1312763324778586113?s=20
Here is said tackle
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Match Thread
« on: October 04, 2020, 03:34:45 PM »
I love Malakai's hits
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Match Thread
« on: October 04, 2020, 03:15:37 PM »
Quick thinking from Dobby & great chase from Zach
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Match Thread
« on: October 04, 2020, 03:02:55 PM »
The sight of that Exeter 'caterpillar' ruck makes me feel a little sick.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Premiership Rugby statement
« on: October 03, 2020, 09:29:17 PM »
The story in the Telegraph is about the fact that they had 'a couple of beers' at their Carrington training ground after the final. Not quite as sensational as the headline implies.
Whether they knew of any cases however if another matter.
Whether they knew of any cases however if another matter.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Teams Up for Exe
« on: October 03, 2020, 12:02:03 PM »
To face
CHIEFS SIDE TO FACE WASPS
15 Phil Dollman
14 Tom Wyatt
13 Corey Baldwin
12 Tom Hendrickson
11 Alex Cuthbert
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Sam Maunder
1 James Kenny
2 Jack Innard
3 Marcus Street
4 Will Witty
5 Dave Dennis
6 Richard Capstick
7 Don Armand (capt)
8 Charlie Wright
16 Elvis Taione
17 Danny Southworth
18 Alfie Petch
19 Tom Price
20 Lewis Pearson
21 Stu Townsend
22 Jack Walsh
23 James Short
CHIEFS SIDE TO FACE WASPS
15 Phil Dollman
14 Tom Wyatt
13 Corey Baldwin
12 Tom Hendrickson
11 Alex Cuthbert
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Sam Maunder
1 James Kenny
2 Jack Innard
3 Marcus Street
4 Will Witty
5 Dave Dennis
6 Richard Capstick
7 Don Armand (capt)
8 Charlie Wright
16 Elvis Taione
17 Danny Southworth
18 Alfie Petch
19 Tom Price
20 Lewis Pearson
21 Stu Townsend
22 Jack Walsh
23 James Short
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Team Announcement Postponed. Not Just Us.
« on: October 02, 2020, 02:13:49 PM »
Fortunately for all, Mr Diamond in all his wisdom has already provided a solution for this issue
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/aug/11/premiership-clubs-coronavirus-forfeit-20-0-says-sale-director-covid-19?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/aug/11/premiership-clubs-coronavirus-forfeit-20-0-says-sale-director-covid-19?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Teams up for Quins
« on: September 28, 2020, 01:48:39 PM »
We've spoiled a couple of farewells in Twickenham in the past. Hopefully we can do the same again tonight.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Glaws
« on: September 22, 2020, 07:15:05 PM »
12 minute capitulation and Bath take the lead (pending TMO)