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[Neils]

Saying we have signed Will Haydon-Wood from Newcastle. A fly half!

We have fallen by the Wayside in the chase for the other Watson but I thought that was some time ago.

Article on Jack but similar to others last week.

[HDAWG]

Wrt Watson, oh well. Good player, but always injured or o international duty.

As for Haydon-wood, it's another 10, but
it comes across as not exactly a reliable experienced 10. We really do have an emphasis on signing young players, aside from Frosty it's not quite paid off yet. I know absolutely nothing about this kid, but on paper doesn't sound like anything other than depth.

[Shugs]

Hayden-Wood was excellent last week apart from 1 bizarre kick.Glad we’re not pursuing Watson.

[HDAWG]

Hayden-Wood was excellent last week apart from 1 bizarre kick.Glad we’re not pursuing Watson.

That's interesting to hear.

[COYW15]

Surely a young, inexperienced fly half is exactly the sort of fly half that we should not be looking to sign?

[NellyWellyWaspy]

Surely a young, inexperienced fly half is exactly the sort of fly half that we should not be looking to sign?

Agreed. Shorter and lighter than either Charlie or Jacob.

[Rossm]

BB comments:

Wasps 'complete move' for Newcastle Falcons ace Will Haydon-Wood. The Rugby Paper has reported the switch as a done deal

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/wasps-complete-move-newcastle-falcons-23580146

[Neils]

Surely a young, inexperienced fly half is exactly the sort of fly half that we should not be looking to sign?

+1 unless one is moving on.

[Rossm]

Surely a young, inexperienced fly half is exactly the sort of fly half that we should not be looking to sign?

As the man says: You can't always get what you want

[Shugs]

Is age and experience a factor. I’ll settle for a good 10. Could be that Umaga is seen as a 15 by Blackett. Signing an experienced 10 who is affordable and not worried about being potentially second or third choice was always going to be nigh on impossible.

[Rossm]

Budgies board not happy to hear about WH-W.

[Neils]

Budgies board not happy to hear about WH-W.

Strange them letting him go.

[backdoc]

Is age and experience a factor. I’ll settle for a good 10. Could be that Umaga is seen as a 15 by Blackett. Signing an experienced 10 who is affordable and not worried about being potentially second or third choice was always going to be nigh on impossible.

Yes, I agree - Jacob as 15 so need someone else with Charlie.

[HDAWG]

Given the reaction of the Newcastle board, this might be a clever signing. Not experienced, which is unfortunate, but he could be to us what Lozowski was to Saracens. You never know! They seem really annoyed about this rumour.

Edit: and he night overtake Charlie/Umaga and give competition. Given the hype seen around him, he might be a good alternative. I'm rather swayed now....

[backdoc]

From the 2019/2020 preseason assessment:

Many of these players are pushing for International places already.

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/premiership-rookies-to-watch-in-2019-20/