Blackett: Gutted as basics let Wasps down

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COVENTRY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Zach Kibirige of Wasps is tackled by Ben Stevenson of Newcastle Falcons during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Wasps and Newcastle Falcons at Ricoh Arena on December 05, 2020 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

A DOWNHEARTED Lee Blackett confessed he was “gutted” at this second successive Premiership defeat.

It’s the first time the Wasps boss has endured two Premiership defeats on the trot since he took over from Dai Young.
“I felt like we created enough opportunities but our basics just let us down. We are gutted at the defeat.”
Blackett hopes the European season starting next week and the return of his internationals will provide a “re-set” for his squad.
“We just didn’t play with any continuity and our performance was nowhere near the standard we demand. We had a number of young players out there...

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