Wasps buzzing after capture of Leinster’s Jimmy Gopperth

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young is celebrating the capture of Leinster fly-half Jimmy Gopperth for next season, believing the English side will be getting one of the best kickers in Europe.

New Zealander Gopperth, 31, saw his exit from the Irish province confirmed yesterday as he sealed a return to England having joined Leinster from Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2013. His move to the RDS coincided with the departure of Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton to Racing Metro.

Gopperth had vied with homegrown Ian Madigan for the Leinster number 10 jersey under head coach Matt O’Connor.