Nick Evans was hailed as “a genuine world class player” after his 22-point haul guided Harlequins to victory over Wasps and into the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finals.

WASPS have called a press conference for lunchtime today that will end mounting speculation over Lawrence Dallaglio’s future.

WASPS captain Lawrence Dallaglio last night hailed the Londoners’ Heineken Cup final victory over Leicester as the greatest Twickenham final of his glittering career.

Wasps have appointed ex-All Blacks prop Craig Dowd as their new forwards coach.