Wednesday Round-Up
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Wednesday Round-Up
Wasps link to Halfpenny is 'obvious' - Dai Young
Speculation linking Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny with a move to Wasps next season is "obvious", according to the club's director or rugby Dai Young.
Halfpenny's contract with Toulon runs out in summer 2016, and with Wasps losing All Black Charles Piutau at the end of the campaign, Young is not surprised at the reports.
"Leigh Halfpenny is an obvious one," Young said.
"I'm just looking forward to seeing who we get linked with next week."
Wasps are not the only club being linked with a move for the 26-year-old Halfpenny, who missed the recent Rugby World Cup because of injury.
His former side Cardiff Blues are reportedly interested, while Scarlets have said they would be keen to take the player back to Wales.
"I know Leigh really well. I was at Cardiff when he came through the system. We all know he is a quality player." Young added.
"We will make no bones about it - this is recruitment season and we are looking at getting the best for us.
"It is a great situation to be in, getting linked with these players. But there's no point me saying much more than we are at a point where we are looking to strengthen our squad."
Visa issues delay Jones
England boss Eddie Jones started his role officially yesterday, despite being stuck in Japan.
Jones is understood to be still working through the paperwork required for his visa application back in Japan.
He spent time in Los Angeles for an event with World Rugby following his introductory press conference at Twickenham on November 20 and has since been back in Japan preparing for his move to London.
Despite not having landed in the country, Jones is understood to have initiated the first steps regarding the addition of former England captain Steve Borthwick to his coaching staff.
Borthwick worked as the Japan forwards coach under Jones during their successful Rugby World Cup campaign earlier this year, but recently agreed to join Championship club Bristol.
