Wigglesworth’s age no concern for Borthwick

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 28: Richard Wigglesworth of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road on March 28, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

By PAUL REES

RICHARD Wigglesworth will be on course to become only the second player to feature in the Premiership after turning 40 if he carries on for another season with Leicester.
Wigglesworth, who will be 39 in the week of this season’s Premiership playoffs, has another year on his contract with the Tigers as a coach but said talks still had to be held over whether he would continue his career as a scrum-half which started at Sale 20 years ago.
Only one player has appeared in the Premiership after reaching 40, Brad Thorn, who also played for the Tigers. The World Cup winning All B...

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