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Wasps Name Side For Saints Gallagher Premiership Clash

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Men’s Head Coach Lee Blackett has named his side to take on Northampton Saints at Coventry Building Society Arena in Round 5 of the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday 9 October, kick off 3pm.

New signing, Vincent Koch starts at tighthead prop as he makes his first appearance in Black and Gold since linking up with the squad following his time with the Springboks this summer.

Joining him in the front row are Gabriel Oghre and Robin Hislop.

Captain Joe Launchbury lines up alongside Kiran McDonald in the second row, with Nizaam Carr, Jack Willis and Tom Willis completing the pack.

Dan Robson returns to the starting line-up at 9, joined by Charlie Atkinson at 10, with Ryan Mills and Burger Odendaal forming the centre partnership.

On the wings, Josh Bassett starts at 11 and Paolo Odogwu makes his first Gallagher Premiership start this season, in at 14.

Following his impressive display against Bath Rugby in Round 3, Jacob Umaga starts at full back.

In the replacements, senior academy player Immanuel Feyi-Waboso makes the Gallagher Premiership matchday 23 for the first time, having impressed in the opening pool stages of the Premiership Cup.

This game has been dedicated to the Emergency Services, and personnel from the West Midlands forces will be present at the game to share the incredible work they do in the local community with our fans. Find out more HERE.

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Wasps team to face Northampton Saints at Coventry Building Society Arena on Sunday 9 October, kick off 3pm.

1 Robin Hislop

2 Gabriel Oghre

3 Vincent Koch

4 Joe Launchbury (c)

5 Kiran McDonald

6 Nizaam Carr

7 Jack Willis

8 Tom Willis

9 Dan Robson

10 Charlie Atkinson

11 Josh Bassett

12 Ryan Mills

13 Burger Odendaal

14 Paolo Odogwu

15 Jacob Umaga

 

16 Dan Frost

17 Rodrigo Martinez

18 John Ryan

19 Tim Cardall

20 Ben Morris

21 Will Porter

22 Will Haydon-Wood

23 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

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SHARKS TO SIGN FIJI SKIPPER NAYACALEVU

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Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu from French Top14 side Toulon. 

The explosive centre, who starred for his country during the recent World Cup, has signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year. 

He will join up with Alex Sanderson’s Sharks squad ahead of the start of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season. 

Waisea, 33, said: “I’ve watched the Premiership for a long time and it’s always been in the back of my mind that I would love to play there one day and experience rugby in England. 

“Now that opportunity has arrived and I’m really, really happy and grateful. I’m so excited to get over there and join the boys and see how I can contribute to the team. 

“I have spoken to Telusa Veainu and he only has positive things to say about the club and about Manchester. 

“I’m looking forward to playing with some of the guys I’ve played against, like Tom Curry and George Ford. But I also know there are a lot of really talented young players in the Sale Sharks squad and I’m excited to share my experience and help them develop as much as I can.  

“I told Alex that it’s what I’ve been doing for the last few years of my career and it’s something I’m passionate about.” 

Nayacalevu, who stands at 6’4” and weighs in at 16st 7lb, spent ten years at Top14 side Stade Français before making the switch to Toulon in 2022.  

He has won 34 caps for Fiji, slotting in at both centre and on the wing, and captained his country at last year’s World Cup, where the Pacific Islanders made the quarter-finals, losing 30-24 to England in Marseille. 

He also famously scored for Fiji in their memorable pre-World Cup win against England at Twickenham. 

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Falcons star to join Saracens

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Phil Brantingham to join Saracens

Tuesday 05 March 2024 Written by: Tom Grisedale

Prop-forward Phil Brantingham will leave Newcastle Falcons in the summer to join Saracens.

The 22-year-old has played 25 games for his home town club, and leaves with the thanks and best wishes of everyone at the Falcons.

Chairman of rugby Matt Thompson said: “Phil has done well for us and we made him a good offer to stay here.

“We respect his decision and wish him all the best for his move in the summer, but between now and then he will be fully committed to finishing the season strongly for Newcastle Falcons.”

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WIESE SET TO RETURN TO SA

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Sale Sharks can confirm that forward Cobus Wiese will leave the club at the end of the season to return to South Africa. 

The 26-year-old lock has played almost 80 games for the club and scored five tries since joining from the DHL Stormers ahead of the 2020/21 season. 

He played a key role last year as Sale reached the Premiership final, and this season he has featured a further 13 times for Alex Sanderson’s side. 

Alex said: “Cobus will be missed by all of us on so many levels. He’s the most polite and courteous of people off the field, but the most wildly excitable man on the field, and on a night out. 

“To say Cobus wears his heart on his sleeve is to do him a disservice with regards to his emotional commitment for which his body has paid the price on occasion.  

“He leads by example and has earnt the respect and adoration of the group both on a professional and a personal level. We wish him every success and happiness with his move back home.” 

Everyone at Sale Sharks would like to thank Cobus for his contribution to the club and the team during his time here and we wish him all the very best for the future.  

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