Why join the London Wasps Academy Apprenticeship?

Director of Rugby ~ Ian McGeechan

"The apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for the lads. To work in such an exciting environment with top class facilities and coaching can only inspire and improve an aspiring young player"

Club Captain ~ Lawrence Dallaglio

"London Wasps is a great club for any aspiring young player. I came here as a teenager and still consider it home today. I am sure the apprentices will have a part to play in the future of this great club"

Head of RFU National Academy ~ Conor O'Shea

"We want rounded individuals who can make decisions and we have a game to protect; we have to try and influence the way we train youngsters. Why is Tiger Woods so good? He started swinging a club when he was very little rather than trying to learn the skill when he was 18. That's true for all aspiring sports men and women. The earlier you learn the technical aspects the better"

Academy Manager ~ Rob Smith

"The newly introduced Apprenticeship scheme has quickly become the desired development pathway for ALL talented young players with aspirations to follow a career as a professional rugby player."

Apprenticeship Manager ~ Chris Lloyd

"Like most things that are worth it the apprenticeship can at times be both mentally and physically tough, but the payback and rewards for the apprentice are clearly there in both the rugby and academic areas if they are prepared to put the effort in and work for them."