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20 Questions: Joe Simpson

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20 Questions: Joe Simpson

Wasps are preparing to take on Toulon. They are chasing the Premiership semi-finals. Dai Young wants to push for international honours. He missed the Six Nations but hopes to be involved in the World Cup. He has loved his time at Wasps since joining the academy. Wasis are in contention for the Champions Cup qualification place. If they win their last four matches they will be in there. It would be a huge disappointment to finish seventh. The team is led by coach Richard Cockerill. For more information on Dai's interview with Richard, visit his website. for more details on Richard's website, for Richard’s interview, click here.

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