Wasps confirm Lima Sopoaga to join next season

Wasps have confirmed that fly half Lima Sopoaga will be joining them for the 2018/19 season following his Super Rugby commitments with the Highlanders.

The exciting No.10 claimed the Highlanders’ seasonal points-scoring record in 2015 when he amassed 191, and is also second-ranked in the franchise’s history for most career points with 701. 

“When a world-class fly half became available we jumped at the chance, as that doesn’t happen very often," said Wasps director of rugby Dai Young.

“Lima’s track record with the All Blacks, Highlanders and Southland speaks for itself, and we believe he will be an extremely good fit both in our side and within the club.

“A big part of my job is to continually find ways to move things forward, both by developing our current players and when the opportunity arises adding to the squad, and I am confident this signing does this.”

The 26-year-old has 16 caps and has scored 55 test points since making his All Blacks debut against South Africa in July 2015.

In the same year, Sopoaga helped guide the Highlanders to their first Super Rugby title, and has made 74 appearances for the Dunedin-based franchise since his 2011 debut.