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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Squad 2019/20
« on: June 13, 2019, 09:42:57 AM »
I don't think there is such a clear comparison. Dai has put together a bigger squad with lots of younger players and less superstars. I doubt anyone can (yet) kick like Daly or pull off a WLR type of tap on under pressure.
I appreciate it probably isn't as clear cut as that, but roughly speaking do we think that core areas that we have lost due to transfers/retirements/attempts to play NFL have been accounted for? Not knowing enough about some of our signings it would be good to see roughly how it has shaped up in the in vs the out in terms of positions and "like for like" players as it were.
As I said in my original post... I'm confused!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Squad 2019/20
« on: June 12, 2019, 10:00:19 AM »
I have to confess to being a little lost with our signings now. Can anyone do a like for like comparison (i.e. Daly out, replaced with Fekiota etc)?
Thanks, WallyWasp by name...
Thanks, WallyWasp by name...
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Paolo Odogwu on the move perhaps
« on: May 21, 2019, 12:03:45 PM »The problem with being a wing is that you are rarely on the bench. You don't start then you don't play. How then do you climb up the pecking ladder? Injured men's boots. There really are no league games where a DoR can experiment. Far too much at stake. Everybody who calls for our 'youngsters' to be given a shot don't seem to remember this or, as their jobs are not at risk, don't care.
100%, only those wings who are also full backs or can cover 13 too will get bench time - however much I want Miller to start - the temptation to have on the bench a player who covers 10/15 plus is high and a player like Paolo is an out and out winger - perhaps some game development at 15 would not be wasted.
You are right about people's jobs - hence Miller on the bench....but sooner or later I do hope we see some academy players given a chance not just due to injury
I suspect if Dai's comments about finances are anything to go by we may jsut be seeing that sooner than expected. No bad thing if we are indeed pressing the reset button!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Wasps boss Dai Young admits he must hit the reset button and build a new squad t
« on: May 20, 2019, 12:53:25 PM »How many have we been ahead on 60 in. If you have a vcr that could only record an hour, it has been a great season....
According to my VCR we are top of the table and on course for our first premiership title in over 10 years... I really must get it looked at!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Irish announce Naholo
« on: May 08, 2019, 11:50:03 AM »JdJ is also ex Stormers, he appears to love life in Leamington and playing for Wasps. Here’s hoping they both work on him.
Ah yes of course! Tag team on twisting arms if we are going for him!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Irish announce Naholo
« on: May 08, 2019, 11:23:20 AM »
If we are definitely after Leyds then I wonder if Nemo will be of use in securing that given the Stormers connection... Would be a great signing if we are a) in the running b) can manage it!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Hask to Retire
« on: May 07, 2019, 09:59:18 AM »Thank you James. You bright tears to my eyes on many an occasion
For many different reasons! No bad thing! Though i certainly felt more groans than tears when it came to his sense of humour. Long live the Archbishop of Banterbury! And good luck!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Last Minute Change for Wasps.
« on: May 07, 2019, 09:57:21 AM »Talking of rumours, somewhere on FB I read that we are in discussion with KB to bring him back post RWC.
Can't say I'd be disappointed if we did. Though as with every rumour definitely more than a pinch of NaCl!