Bristol Bears confirm the signing of unexpected Wasps star

Rugby News
Saturday, 22 October 2022 at 16:04
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Former Wasps scrum-half Will Porter has signed for the Bears as injury cover with immediate effect.
The 23-year-old, who represented Wasps 58 times, scoring four tries, joins following an injury to Harry Randall.
Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said: “With the long-term injury to Harry Randall, we needed some cover at scrum-half and we’re pleased to bring in an exciting player of Will’s quality.
“He’s someone we’ve been impressed by when we have come up against him and he will add great competition in a key position for us.”
Porter added: “I’m really excited to be joining Bristol and I can’t wait to get started with the team. I’m really grateful for the opportunity and excited for the rest of the season.”

Where are the Wasps players going?

Biyo Alo: Racing 92 (DONE)

He had been pictured training with the Top 14 club and on Thursday evening, an image was posted on their social media along with the message 'welcome Biyi'.
The prop joins a squad that also contains former Wasps winger Christian Wade, who joined the Paris club earlier this month following a couple of years playing in the NFL.
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Josh Bassett: Harlequins (DONE)

Quins today announced the signing of former the Wasps winger, who joins the Club with immediate effect until the end of the season as further cover for their backline.

Paulo Odogwu: Benetton Treviso

The Mail Online has reported that Odogwu, who qualifies for Italy through his father, is attracting significant interest from and could sign with Italian side Benetton Treviso.
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Try Celebrations for Paolo Odogwu of Wasps during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Wasps at the Recreation Ground on 8 Jan. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK/Gallagher

Jack Willis: Leicester Tigers, Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears and Leicester Tigers have been linked with England flanker, who has posted an emotional post on Instagram following Wasps collapse.
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Dan Robson & Brad Shields: Barbarians

Coventry Live report that the former Wasps pair will wear the famous black and white jersey against Northampton Saints.
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Alfie Barbeary: Montpellier

The powerhouse is known to have held discussions with at least three Premiership clubs as he weighs up the prospect of heading to France with Union Bordeaux Bègles .
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Alfie Barbeary of Wasps during the Gallagher Premiership rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Wasps at Sandy Park on 17 April 2021. Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK

Charlie Atkinson: Leicester Tigers

The Telegraph have reported that Tigers have opened talks over a deal that would take the Wasps fly-half to Mattioli Woods Welford Road this season.
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Charlie Atkinson of Wasps during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Worcester Warriors and Wasps at Sixways Stadium on 14 February. Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK/Gallagher

Joe Launchbury: Harlequins

The Rugby Paper has backed up a report from RUCK earlier this week by suggesting Joe Launchbury is set to sign for his boyhood club, Harlequins.
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Wasps player Joe Launchbury during the warm up before the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Wasps and Sale Sharks at Ricoh Arena on 27 Mar. Photo: Steve Bond/PPAUK
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