Wasps turn to GAA guru McCloskey

ONE of the GAA’s top trainers, John McCloskey, has been hired by Premiership rugby side Wasps.

And he believes that Ireland’s Grand Slam heroics, Leinster’s Heineken Cup success, and the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) could mean more and more rugby teams will be turning to the GAA for advice and assistance.

McCloskey, who trained Crossmaglen and Armagh to All-Ireland titles and helped Derry to an NFL crown, is to join the London outfit as a skills coach. He worked with Wasps on a consultancy basis last season but will now be responsible for strengthening the squad’s core skills on a permanent basis.