Lima leaving confirmed

[wasps]

https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/lima-sopoaga-to-leave-wasps-at-the-end-of-the-season/

[Neils]

Sad but inevitable. Never reached the potential we hoped. Good luck Lima.

[andermt]

Im sure some will be happy but I actually think he will be a big loss to Wasps as I believe that he was a big part of the improvements we have seen in our young 10's.

[MarleyWasp]

Mixed feelings about this. On a form perspective, there's no denying that sadly he's been a very expensive flop for us and I'm a bit relieved he's leaving.

That said he's been a great team player off the pitch and excellent value on social media, even when he's had abuse. His off field contribution will definitely be missed.

[HDAWG]

Never quite reached the potential we thought he would, but I really hope he does succeed somewhere else and who knows might fair better at Lyon. Good luck Lima.

[Vespula Vulgaris]

All the best to him, I hope he's a big success at Lyon.

[Shugs]

Good luck to him at Lyon. Unquestionably a nice guy. Unfortunately in terms of hard nosed cost benefit analysis it has become a no brainer. Will free up a huge chunk of cash, whether that be to offset losses or plough back in. Two connected issues. 1) Do we now need an experienced 10. 2) Where does it leave our kicking from the tee. Jimmy and Lima were safe bets but Umaga and Atkinson less so.

[RBB]

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.

[HDAWG]

Two connected issues. 1) Do we now need an experienced 10. 2) Where does it leave our kicking from the tee. Jimmy and Lima were safe bets but Umaga and Atkinson less so.

We're not rumoured or linked with anyone who's an experienced 10, sadly. Simultaneously we might be waiting until someone actually suits our squad.

That's better than my attitude. I'd have signed Ihaia West by now, and that's a hell of a risk.

[WonkyWasp]

Plus 1 with Marley.   Thank you, Lima; it hasn't all been sad. Good luck and thank you. 

[Chunky24]

Lyon making some serious signings as well as Lima.

https://twitter.com/LeLOURugby/status/1382045519518781445?s=19

[westwaleswasp]

Wish him well.
I hope he finds his new club to be a better fit than we were for him and that enjoys more success there.

[Steve from Cov]

Good luck to Lima and his family. Good guy.

[Heathen]

He arrived with everyone expecting great things. Sadly that was not to be. The style of rugby played in the NH can be a culture shock to the Kiwis (but notably there have been exceptions).

I wish him and his family happier times in the area around Lyon. They will not be short of gastronomic delights!

[will311293]

Shame he has not progressed and taken the 10 spot as his own but what he has done is help continue a really strong club/community connection and squad harmony.

Seems like the lads love him and he's always stood up for his beliefs and against racism etc. Also if anyone follows his Insta, he gives a really interesting insight into rugby players life.

Sweet family and man and wish him all the best in Lyon.

Interesting to see how/who money goes towards