Why Wasps Could Surprise in the Aviva Premiership in 2014-15

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Published: September 6, 2014

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It has been a depressing drought for Wasps fans the last few years, a far cry from the glory days under Dallaglio and Gatland. However, there are signs of encouragement that Wasps could return as a major force in both the Aviva Premiership and in Europe.

A year after claiming seventh in the league, and defeating Stade Francais in a play-off for the 2014-15 European Champions Cup, a revival has taken place at Adams Park that could see Wasps break into the top six, or possibly the play-off spots.

After years of watching star players like Danny Cipriani and Dom Waldouck leave for more lucrative offers from other clubs, combined with crippling injuries to some of their brightest young talents such as Tom Rees, Wasps have not only held onto their best players, but poached some quality players from their rivals.

There are four key additions to a pack that struggled at times in the Premiership last year, while some exciting talent has been brought into the backs, including a vast amount of international experience.

Experienced internationals John Yapp and Lorenzo Cittadini join from Edinburgh and Benetton Treviso respectively, adding to the depth of talent in the front row of Matt Mullan and Carlo Festuccia. A front row of Yapp, Festuccia and Cittadini will feature plenty of power and experience, with the trio combining for more than 100 international caps for Wales and Italy.

A lock pairing of Welsh international Bradley Davies, arriving from Cardiff Blues and blossoming England star Joe Launchbury looks to be a real strength, creating one of the most talented pairings in European rugby. Fellow new arrival, and former Sale Sharks captain James Gaskell is able to cover admirably in the second row or on the flank during International weekends.

Wasps’ greatest strength lies in the back row. Captain James Haskell will be desperate to prove that he deserves to be starting for England in next year&rsq...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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