Monday Round-Up

Smith to Wasps: Wasps this morning have confirmed that Australia legend George Smith will join the Premiership side on a one year deal. The flanker has amassed 111 caps for his national side and has European experience with Toulon, Stade Francais and Lyon. Smith commented on the move saying, "I am very excited to be joining Wasps.  I have always admired their history in Europe and it's clear from developments on and off the field this season that Wasps are a very progressive and ambitious club, who are determined to get back to the top of the European game."

Thorn delay's retirement: Leicester's veteran lock Brad Thorn's retirement has been delayed after he accepted an invitation to play for the Barbarians. Thorn, who announced at the end of his Leicester contract he would be hanging up his boots, will play for the baa-baa's against Ireland & England.  Thorn was in action for the Tigers in their 47-10 Aviva Premiership semi-final loss to Bath at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, confirmed he would feature for the Baa-baas. Another player who announced his retirement this season Ugo Monye, has been added to the squad along with Springbok & Ulster scrum-half Ruan Pienaar.