Gopperth keeps his nerve to grab glory

By ROB WILDMAN

Wasps ................27pts
Tries: Robson 24, Launchbury 40, West 66
Conversions: Gopperth 24, 40, 66
Penalties: Gopperth 52, 77

Newcastle ........24pts
Tries: McGuigan 20, 34, 63
Conversions: Haydon-Wood 20, 34, 63
Penalties: Haydon-Wood 14
JIMMY Gopperth produced another match-wining moment to earn “rusty” Wasps a valuable victory against one of his old teams.
His pressure kick in the 77th minute, from the left touchline, put Wasps ahead for the first time in a match which was also blighted by aimless midfield kicking.
“There’s no one better in such situations,” Wa...

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