Always a Wasp

Can't believe that they don't already have a buyer in the background. In terms of the overall picture I do sense an interest in rugby that is growing. Whether that equates to 30 per cent is questionable and what we're already seeing with a lot of clubs will become more prevalent I.e they will be benefactor dependent. Wasps, importantly, have something that none of the others have - The Ricoh. This will become the differentiator in time.

Looks a strong squad already with more to come. I think SA could go really well at the WC.

Great to see Robson included. I guess it can't mean he is clear yet but it can only be a good sign. To be honest I'm surprised how little has been said/reported/communicated about his progress. I've been sweating the fact that we could lose (possibly) the best scrum half in the league since it happened.

Fully agree with the consensus that we're possibly thin around lock, 12 and 15. Second row for me we have the numbers but not the (proven) quality whereas 12 and 15 we are ok if injuries don't bite but exposed if they do. I can't see us signing anyone else so what are the answers. I think Neal could play at either 12 or 15 and I'd like to see more of him. Fekitoa can do 12 with JdJ more than capable at 13 if he does. Second row wise we have to pin our hopes on Matthews working out and Gaskell staying fit.

This season will hopefully be the reverse of others in that we won't start off with as many 'galacticio's' but we might finish off with some (or some on their way to becoming one). As others have said we still have our share in the likes of Sopoaga, Shields, Fekitoa, Launchbury and Young. Alongside these we'll have Willis x 2 developing, Robson and Vellacott looks exciting and Bassett and Watson could be touching on England selection if they continue their form. On the strength and conditioning I don't think there's anything in it in terms of measurable differences between us and others. Especially last season I suspect we played a load of games with players on the field who shouldn't really have been.

I'd been thinking about options at 15 and interesting to see some thought about Bassett playing there. I'd been mulling the idea of Neal playing there over.

In terms of new signings I'd like to see Vellacott. I think we've acquired a serious talent there. I'd be interested to see how Gopperth is going as he is so crucial to us. I suppose I should have a look at a forward so I'd have a look at Toomaga-Allan in the set piece.

Getting Kibirige over the line would be welcome. Interesting to hear that AWJ rumoured to be linked with Bristol. He's the sort of lock many have been wanting at Wasps. I guess if there's any truth in it the Bristol offer could be as ludicrous as the one they offered Hughes and as such we'd be priced out.