Jack Willis and Joe Launchbury linked with return to boyhood clubs after Wasps suspension
Rugby NewsThursday, 13 October 2022 at 08:14
England lock Joe Launchbury has been linked with a stunning return to Harlequins following Wasps suspension from the Premiership.
The club confirmed yesterday they are "likely" to go into administration "within days".
Wasps have twice filed notice to get insolvency experts in to help with their debts, which run to tens of millions of pounds.
They face becoming the second side to go into administration within weeks, following Worcester last month.
Their suspension was confirmed by the RFU's Club Financial Viability Group.
Quins decided not to offer Launchbury a professional contract at 18, which led to the lock signing for then National League 2 South side Worthing in 2009 and getting a part time job in Sainsbury's.
His performances at that level led to him getting a trial at Wasps where he eventually won a full-time deal. He's since gone onto captain the black and golds while establishing himself as an England regular.
As a result of their suspension, a number of major stars could depart the club with Jack Willis linked to London Irish.
Wasps: Highest-Paid Players
#5. Dan Robson - £300,000
- Age: 30
- Position: Scrum-half
#4. Elliott Stooke - £330,000
- Age: 29
- Position: Lock
#3. Jack Willis - £350,000
- Age: 25
- Position: Flanker
#2. Vincent Koch - £400,000
- Age: 32
- Position: Tighthead-prop
#1. Joe Launchbury - £450,000
- Age: 31
- Position: Lock
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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