Wasps legend Trevor Leota recalls getting into a scrap with James Haskell that saw the England flanker come off a lot worse…
5 people who should avoid reading James Haskell’s new autobiography
These five might want to try and avoid the book if they can…
1. Lawrence Dallaglio
Although the story regarding the England and Wasps isn’t particularly standout or shocking, it does make him look like a bit of a dick.
Before the 2007 World Cup, he invited Haskell to his hotel room for afternoon tea.
Hask found him ‘reclining on his bed in a fluffy dressing gown, like some ailing monarch.’
After making Haskell pour him a cup of tea, Dallaglio said: “Hask, I’ve been speaking to Brian (Ashton) and we’ve decided to take you to the World Cup.”
Despite spending £50 on the afternoon tea, Haskell left in a state of high excitement.
However, a few weeks later he discovered when the squad was announced and he wasn’t in it. He was never given a reason why by the Wasps captain. Baffling.