Wasps expand coaching team for 2018/19 season

Following the recruitment of Nottingham Rugby Head Coach Ian Costello, Wasps have further expanded their coaching team with the signing of current Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson.

Wilson’s main role will concentrate on the forwards and Costello’s primary focus will be on skills development and exits, whilst also supporting the wider team to help achieve the rugby department’s goals.

The pair will bring additional expertise and depth to Dai Young’s coaching group, which for the last two seasons has been one of the smallest in the Premiership, comprising Young, Lee Blackett, Phil Blake and Andy Titterrell.

We have operated with a smaller coaching team than most clubs for a while now,” Young said.

“The plan was always to bolster it, as we already have our S&C team, but I have taken my time to make sure I bring in the right people who really add to what we’re doing and complement the quality we already have within our coaching department..."

Wilson will arrive with plenty of experience having also impressed in coaching roles at Bristol, Scarlets, the Dragons and Wales under 20’s, before going on to take charge of Cardiff Blues in 2015.