Embarrassed Wasps booted out in Cup sting

EUROPEAN champions Wasps last night revealed a sense of “deep embarrassment” over their humiliating Powergen Cup exit which has sent shockwaves through English rugby.

Wasps were booted out of the competition for fielding a cup-tied player during last Sunday’s sixth round success against Bristol Shoguns.

Hooker Jonny Barrett took the field as a second-half substitute during Wasps’ 40-33 triumph but he had already featured in Henley’s third round victory over Moseley as a loan player two months ago.