James Haskell came off the bench today for Wasps in what was his last home game for the club. The 33-year old has struggled to find a home within the Premiership and may have to look abroad. However, if his post-match comments are to believed he is not totally disheartened with that reality given the status of the game today.
The Wasps beat the Northampton Saints 36-29 to clinch a top-four spot and a semi-final spot against the Newcastle Falcons. A riveting game was decided by a Christian Wade double but Wasps could have won by more until a John Bassett touchdown was disallowed after a high tackle by Haskell in the build-up.
It was a decision that infuriated Haskell.
"I don't know what's happened to rugby? It sounds like I'm fading out at the right time, it's becoming a bit of a pathetic sport at the moment."
James Haskell. No. Holding. Back.
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) April 29, 2018
"I don't know what's happened to rugby? It sounds like I'm fading out at the right time, it's becoming a bit of a pathetic sport at the moment." - James Haskell, April 29th, 2018
He was penalised for a high tackle.
Do you agree with him? pic.twitter.com/iTimGoWqFQ
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) April 29, 2018
