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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Ellis Genge drops Leicester Tigers bombshell
« on: December 15, 2021, 03:59:30 PM »
Off to Brizzle if you believe the Twatter rumours...hometown club.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Ollie Lawrence
« on: December 14, 2021, 12:55:36 PM »
Supposition and Wishful Thinking
Both he and Alfie Barbeary posted on Twitter, of them chatting after the Munster game. They are probably mates via the junior England ranks but Ollie was in the crowd and from what I can tell his extension with Warriors expires in the summer. Not a bad addition if we could get him. However, our track record of establishing centres coming in from Wuss is woeful.
Both he and Alfie Barbeary posted on Twitter, of them chatting after the Munster game. They are probably mates via the junior England ranks but Ollie was in the crowd and from what I can tell his extension with Warriors expires in the summer. Not a bad addition if we could get him. However, our track record of establishing centres coming in from Wuss is woeful.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Wasps Injury News
« on: August 31, 2021, 07:35:04 PM »
The silence on Mills worries me, when you consider that some of the injuries that are being reported on are massive in terms of impact and we are seeing updates, his broken foot seems to linger on and on. There was an opinion that he was made of glass, prior to joining, I really hope that point of view is wrong.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: England side named
« on: July 08, 2021, 01:07:05 PM »Well off goes McNally and Davison, to be seen in a ruck.co.uk article in 10 years time as ‘players you forgot played for England’ same probably likely for Wells.Umaga wasn't good last week because Crazy Eddie played him out of position due to his bench cock up, Dan clearly doesn't deserve a start as he underwhelmed on the wing. I wouldn't be surprised if Obano is only on the bench to cover 9
At least Eddie is now playing a 12 (eventhough he’s Irish) and has some tactical options on the bench in the backs.
Great news for Dombrandt getting a game and we’ll done from Paul Hill for working his way back into the mix.
Umaga was not good last week but I’m not sure why Eddie continuously talks about Furbank as a 10.
Will watch but it will probably will not tell us anything new
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: England team- 2 subs
« on: July 04, 2021, 06:15:52 PM »Yes, Jones has made a real mess of it and USA have 4 tries. No idea why Malins started on the wing. If you're going 6-2 Malins should have been the bench man. We were never, ever going to struggle up front against USA so why take the risk of a 6-2?? No doubt Robson will slip further down the pecking order now having been stationed on the wing. Randall MOM but for me he's a dangerous player for his own side with his predictable darts.
Joking aside, Randall had a reasonable game against a low calibre nation, but I do fear EJ will now punt Dan. Then EJ will be seeting there all smug saying I told you so. Jacob was also a fish out of water where he was playing, I too thought Smith was overlooking Jacob when he was in space, I thought it was just me. Not a great day for Wasps players due to EJ's mistakes with the bench.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: OT - Prem Final (Spoilers Obviously)
« on: June 29, 2021, 12:16:47 PM »
Fair point, however, like you I love it, particularly Alex Goode's feeble ' Easy bud'.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: OT - Prem Final (Spoilers Obviously)
« on: June 29, 2021, 12:04:04 PM »
Fair play to Adam Jones, 'We done it without cheating' to Alex Goode... 
https://twitter.com/RugbyJOE_UK/status/1409828091950780418?s=20
https://twitter.com/RugbyJOE_UK/status/1409828091950780418?s=20
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Irish in Covid Scare
« on: June 12, 2021, 10:02:03 AM »
Strong Quins starting team and bench, I would back them over Falcons;
1. Joe Marler (223)
2. Scott Baldwin (42)
3. Wilco Louw (26)
4. Matt Symons (61)
5. Dino Lamb (47)
6. Tom Lawday (39)
7. Jack Kenningham (11)
8. Alex Dombrandt (74) - Captain
9. Danny Care (304)
10. Marcus Smith (108)
11. Aaron Morris (62)
12. Ben Tapuai (44)
13. Joe Marchant (111)
14. Louis Lynagh (11)
15. Tyrone Green (20)
1. Joe Marler (223)
2. Scott Baldwin (42)
3. Wilco Louw (26)
4. Matt Symons (61)
5. Dino Lamb (47)
6. Tom Lawday (39)
7. Jack Kenningham (11)
8. Alex Dombrandt (74) - Captain
9. Danny Care (304)
10. Marcus Smith (108)
11. Aaron Morris (62)
12. Ben Tapuai (44)
13. Joe Marchant (111)
14. Louis Lynagh (11)
15. Tyrone Green (20)
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: TRP
« on: June 09, 2021, 10:34:26 AM »
Quins having a clear-out, not many that catch the eye, however, would we be keen on Nathan Earle, if we are after a winger, then if he says fit he would probably fit the bill, unless the lure of the Euro is too great...Elia Elia and Tapuai also leaving.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/nathan-earle-among-the-11-players-confirmed-to-leave-by-harlequins/
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/nathan-earle-among-the-11-players-confirmed-to-leave-by-harlequins/
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Match Thread
« on: May 29, 2021, 06:39:24 PM »
The TMO is an absolute disgrace -
BIGGAR SHOULD HAVE SEEN RED
RIBBANS KNOCKS THE BALL ON AND WOOD SCORES
RIBBANS THEN GOES HIGH on CHARLIE, DEEMED AS FINE
Ridiculous and he should never see the inside of a TMO van again, or be allowed anywhere near a rugby ground.....
BIGGAR SHOULD HAVE SEEN RED
RIBBANS KNOCKS THE BALL ON AND WOOD SCORES
RIBBANS THEN GOES HIGH on CHARLIE, DEEMED AS FINE
Ridiculous and he should never see the inside of a TMO van again, or be allowed anywhere near a rugby ground.....
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Lee staunchly defends recruitment so far: 'Absolute gems'
« on: May 26, 2021, 04:06:26 PM »
I feel that there is always a word missing, 'Disgraced Championship club Saracens'...
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Stooke confirmed
« on: May 10, 2021, 07:17:02 PM »
Linked with Toulon but nothing concrete, I would class him a first line Lock https://www.rugbypass.com/news/disappointed-connacht-confirm-ireland-lock-quinn-roux-is-leaving/, and will certainly provide us with some height...6 foot 6.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Major Ricoh Announcement Today
« on: May 05, 2021, 12:25:19 PM »
The Coventry Building Society is viewed favourably in the West Midlands area, I think this will only strengthen Wasps ties to the region/City of Coventry, and drive up support. This coupled with the Henley-in-Arden training facilities and an improvement in relations with Coventry City FC means affairs off the pitch are definitely moving upward.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: TRP
« on: April 19, 2021, 04:20:05 PM »
But if we're going to promote from the academy we need to bloody use them.
I know that no one is happy with the way we're playing, but we're currently using West, Oghre, Barbeary, Willis X2, Umaga, Atkinson and 2 scrum halves all of whom were in our academy fairly recently.
While we're obviously not having them all on the pitch at the same time, that's still quite a few academy players making the starting XV
I was referring to Sirker, Spink, Simonds and Bacon. All of whom are on loan rather than used as part of squad rotation.
So yeah tbf I generalized in an unfair way, we are using academy. But there are others who should also be given opportunity.
I don't get this, "we have youngsters so let's use them as they must be good enough and that'll fix everything." Worcester are currently playing loads of their youngsters and are being completely hammered.
Also, Spink and Simonds have both played in the first team when fit, but have been injured. Sirker can't get into a Championship side yet. Bacon is behind an example of rare quality in our squad - or would you pick him over Bassett, Zach or Paolo?
Regarding playing youngsters it can be a two-edged sword, Wuss have lost Nick David to Quins today. He was put into the first team and as a result of some good performances, has been monitored, and has now gone to a club where he might win something. I hope we don't let that scenario occur with some of our more prodigious talent.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Lima leaving confirmed
« on: April 13, 2021, 07:48:35 PM »
Mixed feelings as well, on occasion (rare) he was outstanding but in the main I felt he never really adapted to the English Premiership, on the flip side his departure frees up a huge wedge of salary. I expect Lee to move quickly if he hasn't already, as we will need an experienced 10 IMO, given Jimmy's likely reduction in playing time.
I wish him well, he was a very likeable chap.
I wish him well, he was a very likeable chap.