• Wing hopes six tries against Worcester boosts Rio or Australia tour ambition
• whether Wade is offered Olympics GB sevens chance,‘I would 100% move for it’Christian Wade is hoping to book himself a ticket to Rio over the next month after scoring a record-equalling six tries for Wasps against Worcester. The 24-year-old wing has made it clear he would appreciate to represent Team GB at the Olympic Games but is still waiting to discover whether he will be required for either Brazil or England’s tour to Australia in June.
Although Wade has played for England Sevens and is in scintillating form no one has yet inquired about his availability for the Olympics, with rugby politics in danger of undermining the whole GB men’s sevens project. One member of England’s elite player squad, or understood to be Bath’s Semesa Rokoduguni,is under consideration but the preliminary squad has yet to be announced. Related: Christian Wade scores six against Worcester as Wasps secure play-off spot Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com