RUMOUR | Bulls boss Jake White targets England-based star
Transfer RumoursMonday, 20 April 2020 at 08:19
New Bulls director of rugby Jake White is reportedly interested in luring former Cheetahs forward Ashley Johnson to Pretoria.
According to Rapport newspaper, White would like to recruit the 33-year-old as a senior member of his forward pack.
The South African-born hooker, who can also play in the back-row joined Wasps in 2012 and has become one of the side's most experienced players, with almost 200 appearances under his belt and having captained the Club on a number of occasions.
At the end of the 2018/19 campaign, Johnson had made 187 appearances for the Club, including 39 tries.
LIST | The 6 key Wasps players out of contract in the summer
As Wasps do not disclose contract lengths, the Coventry Live have assembled a potential list of players who could be out of contract come the end of the season - or have signed new deals but have to be announced...
1. Jimmy Gopperth
This summer he turns 37 and Ryan Mills, also an inside centre, has been recruited from Worcester Warriors. If the New Zealander does remain at Wasps, it would potentially be on reduced terms or in a dual role, allowing him to progress his coaching career too.
2. Charlie Matthews
The Rugby Paper recently reported that the second row, who joined from Harlequins, is out of contract this summer and is attracting interest from Top 14 clubs.
3. Ashley Johnson
The South African has 198 Wasps appearances to his name since joining way back in 2012. Whatever happens next with his career, his status as a Wasps legend is secured. Losing the 28-year-old would be a considerable blow.
4. Nizaam Carr
Carr stated in an interview with CoventryLive in January his desire to become a ‘Wasps legend’. The back row turns 29 next month so this contract is a hugely important one for him. Can Wasps afford to keep him? Time will tell.
5. Thomas Young
Now the only member of the Young family at Wasps following dad Dai’s shock departure. He is a co-captain in Joe Launchbury’s absence and has made 111 appearances. Young will likely head to one of the Welsh regions in a bid to keep his international career alive and add to his three caps.
6. Marcus Watson
Mixed fortunes since he arrived at the Ricoh from Newcastle Falcons. A great player on his day, the 29-year-old would have options if he doesn't sign a new deal with Wasps.
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