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Wasps sign 23-year-old Exeter Chiefs prop
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Wasps have announced the signing of promising Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Jack Owlett.
The 23-year-old will make the switch to Ricoh Arena in the summer after spending two seasons with the 2016/17 Premiership champions.
Owlett was a key part of the University of Exeter side which lifted the BUCS title at Twickenham in 2016, with his on-field displays catching the attention of the Chiefs, who used the A League as an opportunity to look at the tighthead’s potential.
The former Scotland Under 20s international was offered a senior Academy contract with the club following his full-time education and has since gone on to make six first-team appearances.
Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “Jack is a promising young player who we’re looking forward to working with to try and help reach his potential.
“With the recent signing of Jeff Toomaga-Allen and also Kieran Brookes both at the Club next season, Jack will have a wealth of experience to tap into and will no doubt make huge strides in his development.”
Owlett said: “Moving to Wasps is a fantastic opportunity to test myself at a big club with such a rich history.
“Wasps boast some incredible talent and being able to surround myself with that can only be good for my development.
“I want to push on and develop while being part of a successful team, competing for honours on both the domestic and European fronts.”
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Willie will always be the most missed player for me once he retires. He wasn't interested in scoring tries. The ultimate team player. Has the most assists in tries in the Bok team, and his kicks always spot on, at least 95% of the time. He reads the game like no other player can. He wasn't flashy, and people didn't notice him because of that. Great rugby head and knowledge. He should be catapulted into an assistant coach in the rugby system. He should really consider coaching.
Damian Willemse is an excellent fullback and he is the number 1 fullback. He can play the entire backline positions, except maybe 9, but I'm sure he would be able too if he wanted. No one is taking that away from him, only stand in while he is injured. He is world class and you don't swap that out. He also got wicked dancing feet, great eye for openings, and reads a game like few can, like Willie Le Roux. Also very strong on his feet, with absolute great hands and his kicking game is just as good.
As for Aphelele Fassi. What a great find and he has exceptional talent that Rassie will mould into a world class player. Yet.... He is nowhere even close to Damien Willemse. He has a long way to go to get there, but he is surrounded by great team mates from who he will gain lots of advice and support. He can play wing and fullback and Rassie may just try him out as a flyhalf or centre too. He has the abilities to expand his game. He is for sure a future star, but not yet at the stage to take away Damien Willemse's spot. However, DW start and AF on the bench, that is an awesome replacement. Between the 2 they cover all positions in the backline once AF gets that training. The Boks could go 6/2 permanently if they wanted. 6 forwards, a scrumhalf and AF. I may be wrong, but Rassie will spread AF around.
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Beauden was his usual industrious self mixing deft touches with mindless kicks
6 or 7 max!!
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