England and Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth could make a curveball move to join Newcastle Falcons ahead of their expected return to the Gallagher Premiership.
According to The Rugby Paper, Falcons head coach Dave Walder is being lined up for a coaching role by Wasps, which would leave Dean Richards backroom staff at Kingston Park short.
The former England fly-half, who spent four years at Wasps during his long playing career, is reportedly looking for a fresh challenge.
As a result, according to RUCK sources, Newcastle have made contact with Wigglesworth, although no advanced talks have taken place at this stage.
The 36-year-old, who has also been linked with Ealing and Sale, would play on while also taking up a coaching role if he chooses to move to the North East.
Having risen through the ranks at Sale Sharks, winning his first Premiership with the Manchester outfit in 2005/06, the scrum-half swapped the North West for Sarries in 2010 and has proved pivotal in the club’s success on the field.
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In his debut season, the Men in Black won its maiden league title and four have followed since alongside three European Cups – his pinpoint accuracy from the boot proved invaluable in monsoon conditions to secure the first of the latter.
Wigglesworth has appeared over 200 times for Saracens and in 2018/19 broke former captain Steve Borthwick’s record as the all-time Premiership appearance holder.
Internationally, the Lancastrian has appeared in two World Cups with England and has 31 caps.
He also currently works as Championship side Ealing Trailfinders’ Attack Coach.
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