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Wasps sign Ireland international John Ryan
By Ian Cameron
Wasps have confirmed the signing of Ireland international prop John Ryan, who will join from Munster this summer.
The tighthead last featured in the Ireland set-up in late 2021, but wasn't involved in the Autumn Nations Series or the recent Guinness Six Nations.
The 24-time international has nearly 200 appearances for Munster, his home province. In 2016, the tighthead-prop made his international debut for Ireland, and he was a member of the Grand Slam-winning Six Nations team in 2018.
“We are very pleased to be bringing John to the Club for next season," said Wasps Men’s Head Coach Lee Blackett. “He is a quality scrummager, who’s experience will be a significant asset for us in 2022/23.
“John has a huge amount of experience of being at the business end of competitions with Munster and Ireland.
“His desire to win things really grabbed my attention when we met with him. He is a real team player and will be a great bloke to have around the Club next season.”
Ireland's 31-man roster for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan included the 33-year-old.
In 2012, Ryan spent a brief loan spell with neighboring Gallagher Premiership team London Irish.
Ryan added: “I am delighted to have signed with Wasps ahead of next season. It’s an exciting challenge and one that me and my wife and kids are very much looking forward to.
“Wasps have a very exciting coaching team and playing squad. I hope I can add to their vision and goals over the coming years.”
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No. We will have a winger playing winger. Just because Reece underwhelms at AB level against the top sides doesnt mean 1. we dont have serious specialist wings in NZ that deserve to be there as his replacement..and 2. that we bung a 15 in Jordan there again. 4. DMac will be 10. 5. Love will be on the bench.
Go to commentsIt really all depends of how much overseas players would be paid (by NZR) to play for the All Blacks. I’ve not heard a peep on this front from any author suggesting it’s a good idea.
If it’s nothing (a player gets his weekly paycheck from the club and thats it (which we know is definitely not the case in Ireland and France, or SA even I think?), then maybe it would retain more SR level players given that they’ll be getting the “AB” component (which is about where things stand, Burke for instance would have had to had his Sader contract upgraded to an AB one (think above Pero levels) to be on similar money.
I’d having to imagine if a player is getting paid to do nothing over the international windows though, they are going to want to get paid extra for appear for the ABs, so in this situation, it’s hard to see many players being retained, yes.
I’m pretty sure they flew to Japan and met in person.
I’ve heard/had these discussions numerous times. I don’t think theres anyway to judge the interest that would be retain in SR. For one, it might be a more entertaining league as a result, as the JRLO is compared to Europe, despite it obviously being a lesser standard.
If SRP is of a lesser standard and now able to use Japanese and American players to bolster teams, perhaps those markets more than make up for the downturn in NZ and Aus? Perhaps it gives NZR flexibility to create a more fit for purpose interdomestic competition, and interest actually increases? All you might need is a proper pathway from school to pro?
Razor asked NZR to keep an open mind. Did NZR answer any of these questions to themself?
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