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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Team against Wuss?
« on: September 06, 2017, 09:53:21 AM »
When's Elliot back?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Wasp v Sales Stream
« on: September 02, 2017, 11:49:38 AM »
Thx NWW. I'll probably give it a go.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Wasps team to play Sale Sharks
« on: September 01, 2017, 12:11:21 PM »
Presumably Ash is our replacement hooker, like some games last season.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Wasps team to play Sale Sharks
« on: September 01, 2017, 12:04:24 PM »
Director of Rugby Dai Young has named his Wasps team to face Sale Sharks at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday 2 September, kick off 3pm.
Wasps are set to open the 2017/18 campaign at the Ricoh Arena this Saturday as they take on Sale Sharks in their first game of the new season. Tickets for the game are available to purchase online at wasps.co.uk/tickets
New signing Gaby Lovobalavu is named to start at outside centre, while fellow new faces Juan De Jongh and Marcus Watson are included among the replacements, primed to make their Aviva Premiership debuts for Wasps.
Joe Launchbury returns to captain the side, in the second row, having been rested during Wasps’ two pre-season fixtures following England duty. Fellow England international Nathan Hughes is also included in the starting line-up, with Matt Mullan named on the bench.
Ahead of Wasps’ first game of the 2017/18 season, Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “We’re all looking forward to getting back out there on Saturday. After a tough pre-season, the boys can’t wait to be back out on the field at the Ricoh Arena in front of our home support.
“We’ve had two good wins in our pre-season games against Ulster and Connacht, but as we prepare to kick off our Aviva Premiership campaign we know that pre-season victories count for very little in a competition where anyone can beat anyone on their day.
“Ultimately, last season was a good one for us but we came up just short in the Final and of course there’s still a bit of hurt there. Everyone knows the attacking game we like to play and our approach this season will be similar in terms of what I think we need to do to be up there again, but as a team we’re looking for more accuracy and improvements across the board.
“Sale first up is a tough challenge and they have recruited really well. You’re always going to get a dogged performance from Sale, they’re really physical, they play for each other, have a good set piece and they’ve added some big ball carriers as well as some quality players in the backline. Sale have always caused us problems and I’m sure that Saturday will be no different.
“We can’t wait to be back at the Ricoh where we love playing and we know we need to start strongly there. Hopefully our Wasps fans will give the squad a big roar as they run out to remind them how much everyone is behind them again.”
The game represents the first time Wasps' new Under Armour anniversary kit will be seen in a competitive game.
It is set to be a great family day out with plenty of entertainment taking place in the Wasps Nest Fan Village in the Ericsson Exhibition Hall.
Activities include a mariachi band, Wasps Netball crazy catch and shoot, Coventry Blaze mascot and shoot for goal challenge, Coventry Water Polo speed tracker and Batak Challenge where you can try to beat Wasps players' scores. All to be hosted by BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio presenter Brody Swain.
Wasps fans are also encouraged to visit Wasps Store on match day to view a selection of the club's 150th Heritage Range as well as Under Armour’s 150th anniversary shirt.
For all of your matchday info click here to see Navigate the Nest
Tickets are available from wasps.co.uk/tickets
Wasps team to face Sale Sharks at the Ricoh Arena - Saturday 2 September, 3pm KO
15. Willie Le Roux
14. Christian Wade
13. Gaby Lovobalavu
12. Jimmy Gopperth
11. Josh Bassett
10. Danny Cipriani
9. Dan Robson
1. Simon McIntyre
2. Tom Cruse
3. Jake Cooper-Woolley
4. Joe Launchbury (c)
5. Kearnan Myall
6. Ashley Johnson
7. Alex Rieder
8. Nathan Hughes
16. Will Rowlands
17. Matt Mullan
18. Marty Moore
19. Matt Symons
20. Jack Willis
21. Joe Simpson
22. Juan De Jongh
23. Marcus Watson
Unavailable for selection through injury
Kyle Eastmond, Marcus Garratt, James Gaskell, James Haskell, Sam Jones, Alex Lundberg, Tommy Taylor, Guy Thompson, Thomas Young.
No mention of Rob Miller. That's tough
Wasps are set to open the 2017/18 campaign at the Ricoh Arena this Saturday as they take on Sale Sharks in their first game of the new season. Tickets for the game are available to purchase online at wasps.co.uk/tickets
New signing Gaby Lovobalavu is named to start at outside centre, while fellow new faces Juan De Jongh and Marcus Watson are included among the replacements, primed to make their Aviva Premiership debuts for Wasps.
Joe Launchbury returns to captain the side, in the second row, having been rested during Wasps’ two pre-season fixtures following England duty. Fellow England international Nathan Hughes is also included in the starting line-up, with Matt Mullan named on the bench.
Ahead of Wasps’ first game of the 2017/18 season, Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “We’re all looking forward to getting back out there on Saturday. After a tough pre-season, the boys can’t wait to be back out on the field at the Ricoh Arena in front of our home support.
“We’ve had two good wins in our pre-season games against Ulster and Connacht, but as we prepare to kick off our Aviva Premiership campaign we know that pre-season victories count for very little in a competition where anyone can beat anyone on their day.
“Ultimately, last season was a good one for us but we came up just short in the Final and of course there’s still a bit of hurt there. Everyone knows the attacking game we like to play and our approach this season will be similar in terms of what I think we need to do to be up there again, but as a team we’re looking for more accuracy and improvements across the board.
“Sale first up is a tough challenge and they have recruited really well. You’re always going to get a dogged performance from Sale, they’re really physical, they play for each other, have a good set piece and they’ve added some big ball carriers as well as some quality players in the backline. Sale have always caused us problems and I’m sure that Saturday will be no different.
“We can’t wait to be back at the Ricoh where we love playing and we know we need to start strongly there. Hopefully our Wasps fans will give the squad a big roar as they run out to remind them how much everyone is behind them again.”
The game represents the first time Wasps' new Under Armour anniversary kit will be seen in a competitive game.
It is set to be a great family day out with plenty of entertainment taking place in the Wasps Nest Fan Village in the Ericsson Exhibition Hall.
Activities include a mariachi band, Wasps Netball crazy catch and shoot, Coventry Blaze mascot and shoot for goal challenge, Coventry Water Polo speed tracker and Batak Challenge where you can try to beat Wasps players' scores. All to be hosted by BBC Coventry and Warwickshire Radio presenter Brody Swain.
Wasps fans are also encouraged to visit Wasps Store on match day to view a selection of the club's 150th Heritage Range as well as Under Armour’s 150th anniversary shirt.
For all of your matchday info click here to see Navigate the Nest
Tickets are available from wasps.co.uk/tickets
Wasps team to face Sale Sharks at the Ricoh Arena - Saturday 2 September, 3pm KO
15. Willie Le Roux
14. Christian Wade
13. Gaby Lovobalavu
12. Jimmy Gopperth
11. Josh Bassett
10. Danny Cipriani
9. Dan Robson
1. Simon McIntyre
2. Tom Cruse
3. Jake Cooper-Woolley
4. Joe Launchbury (c)
5. Kearnan Myall
6. Ashley Johnson
7. Alex Rieder
8. Nathan Hughes
16. Will Rowlands
17. Matt Mullan
18. Marty Moore
19. Matt Symons
20. Jack Willis
21. Joe Simpson
22. Juan De Jongh
23. Marcus Watson
Unavailable for selection through injury
Kyle Eastmond, Marcus Garratt, James Gaskell, James Haskell, Sam Jones, Alex Lundberg, Tommy Taylor, Guy Thompson, Thomas Young.
No mention of Rob Miller. That's tough
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: The revival
« on: July 25, 2017, 10:41:38 AM »
I'll miss Kurtley. I believe if he hadn't done his hammie then we would have beaten Exeter and it wouldn't have gone to extra time either.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Is Rugbynetwork down?
« on: June 23, 2017, 05:07:57 PM »
I get no error message at all. Just simply doesn't connect.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Is Rugbynetwork down?
« on: June 23, 2017, 04:31:48 PM »
I've been totally unable to connect to Drunken Wasps on Rugby Network. Not just reported as site needs an update but no connection at all. Is it just me or is it everybody?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: My old faithful Wasps shirt
« on: May 27, 2017, 11:06:59 AM »
Got my 'Once a Wasp. Always a Wasp.' T shirt on. Just a tad warm for my old DW rugby jersey.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: So what does that mean?
« on: May 14, 2017, 03:50:22 PM »
I'd rather play them full strength.
Should we be playing them in the final, I'd take any advantage that we can get. I'd hope they would be battered and exhausted. That of course presupposes that we beat Tigs.
Should we be playing them in the final, I'd take any advantage that we can get. I'd hope they would be battered and exhausted. That of course presupposes that we beat Tigs.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Kyle Eastmond
« on: May 06, 2017, 11:30:40 PM »
I've always liked Kyle. Tough little b*gger.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Teams are up
« on: May 05, 2017, 02:38:01 PM »
Oh for a Paul Volley to leave his mark on young Lozowski.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Dislike Friday fixtures
« on: April 29, 2017, 02:08:13 PM »
I've never liked Friday fixtures. We're usually playing away and often get beaten or just play really poorly. Friday nights at Sale or Newcastle were grim and often recipes for disaster. They mean a short turnround from the previous weekend. No joy in them and, yes, they can cloud the rest of the weekend's rugby.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Work in Progress? Or on a downward slide?
« on: April 29, 2017, 11:45:29 AM »
Regarding 'niceness', I remember this with relish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20bK-Gfb8cM
Should have been a penalty but it wasn't.
Neither our coaches nor our players are ruthless enough.
PS: And yes, we made a bollux of the kickoff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20bK-Gfb8cM
Should have been a penalty but it wasn't.
Neither our coaches nor our players are ruthless enough.
PS: And yes, we made a bollux of the kickoff.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Work in Progress? Or on a downward slide?
« on: April 29, 2017, 11:19:13 AM »
I think Jimmy G would make a good captain. He has the air of a streetfighter about him. Also we wouldn't lose him when the internationals come around. In the past I have favoured a forward as captain, however our boys seem a bit too nice. We could really do with a Paul Volley/Buster White style of player who takes no prisoners.
Regarding WLR, his confidence appears to be shot. He needs one or two things to go right for him and he should bounce back. WLR on the wing and Beale at FB. Cips at 10 and Jimmy and Elliot in the centre. Wadey on the right wing - though last night Healey was musing about having him move to 11. Too late in the season for that IMO.
Sarries will come to the Ricoh scenting blood. There will be a big crowd - mostly our supporters. Lets go out and unleash hell.
Regarding WLR, his confidence appears to be shot. He needs one or two things to go right for him and he should bounce back. WLR on the wing and Beale at FB. Cips at 10 and Jimmy and Elliot in the centre. Wadey on the right wing - though last night Healey was musing about having him move to 11. Too late in the season for that IMO.
Sarries will come to the Ricoh scenting blood. There will be a big crowd - mostly our supporters. Lets go out and unleash hell.