Cipriani out to tame Tigers
Wasps hand injured star the job of analysing Leicester's back play
Last updated: 20th May 2008
Temporary role: Cipriani with Edwards
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Danny Cipriani will still play some part in London Wasps' Premiership title bid despite being ruled out of the match with a horrific injury.
The talented fly-half underwent surgery on Sunday at Lister Hospital in London after suffering a fracture dislocation of his right ankle during the play-off semi-final victory over Bath.
However, although Cipriani is facing around six months on the sidelines, Wasps are still keen to keep the 20-year-old involved for the Twickenham showpiece against Leicester.
Head coach Shaun Edwards visited Cipriani on Monday and offered him the chance to analysis the Tigers' back play in a bid to keep his spirits up.
Edwards told The Telegraph: "The Wasps medical team is the best I've come across in 25 years of sport. Of course Danny is down but he's a competitor and he will fight his way back through this.
Demons
"It's important that he's kept busy and involved, which is why I've asked him to help me do our analysis for the final against Leicester.
"Danny's bound to have his demons about this from time to time.
"He's gutted at the moment, as any competitor would be. That sort of depression is normal. He's got to expect that. But I also know that the Wasps family will look after him.
"We often speak about the need for fortitude here, about battling through the tough times. We'll be there for Danny. He's not going to be rushed. It will take time to come to terms with it and I'm sure Danny will make the final steps towards a full recovery.
"Many a young player has had a setback and come back the stronger. I'm sure Danny will."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Guinness Premiership | |
| Saturday 6th September | |
| 14:30 | London Irish vs Wasps |
| 17:00 | Saracens vs Harlequins |
| Sunday 7th September | |
| 13:30 | Northampton vs Worcester |
| 15:00 | Bristol vs Bath |
| 15:00 | Newcastle vs Sale |
| 16:00 | Gloucester vs Leicester |
Guinness Prem Top 6
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bath | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bristol | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Gloucester | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | NEC Harlequins | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Leicester Tigers | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | London Irish | 0 | 0 |
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Comments
Evie Willow says...
I have to agree with the comment below. I was also at Adams Park that day and it was devastating for all Wasps fans to see Ciprinai injured. I don't think a single day has gone by since when I haven't thought about it and it will stay with me for a long time, but it was great to see him up and about at the Guinness Premiership Final. Get well soon Danny!
Posted 12:43 22nd June 2008
Adam Cox says...
As a long-standing rugby supporter who also supports Wasps, I had the unfortunate experience to see Danny's injury first hand. It wasn't pretty, far from it. And I couldn't see it anywhere near as closely as his fellow team-mates and his mates from Bath. All I can say guys is keep your heads up. Everyone who was at Adams Park that day will remember this for a long long while to come. I've had the unfortunate luck to witness one of my own team-mates collapse and require CPR on the field and believe me when I say it haunts you for a long while. Anyway, all I can say otherwise is get well soon Danny. And be comforted by the knowledge that, at Wasps, you have the best medical team in the premiership, and that every coach, player and supporter up and down the country wishes you well on your recovery to that white 10 jersey.
Posted 11:48 23rd May 2008
Kelly Thomas says...
As a massive rugby fan i wish Cipriani all the best and hope he gets back into action as soon as possible. He's 1 of the best fly halfs around and everyone is behind you to help you on the way to recovery at wasps. All the best and good luck!!
Posted 19:26 21st May 2008
Peter Stephenson says...
As a Tigers supporter I was sorry to see Danny get injured on Saturday.He is a great and exiting player to watch and will be missed at the final.Get well soon Danny I'm sure you are in the best hands at Wasps.
Posted 18:07 20th May 2008
Dave Barrett says...
Along with all Rugby fans, I would very definately wish Danny well. A remarkable player, still young, you will return to entertain everyone again. I am a Tigers fan and would still have loved to watch you play in the final. World class players are good to see whoever they play for! Chin up mate - we are all there for you.
Posted 17:09 20th May 2008
Lesley Fahy says...
as a rugby fan wishing young Danny Cipriani a speedy recovery from his injury Im sure he will be looked after very well by Wasps and supported all the way.
Posted 13:31 20th May 2008
Martin Johnson says...
as a bath fan i wish to pass on my BEST WISHES to danny who i think is the best 10 in the uk at the mo great well soon cant wait to see at the rec again GOOD LUCK !!
Posted 10:37 20th May 2008
Phil Bardwell says...
i did a very simlar injury to this in 2006 playing for my county. i had to have a plate and 10 pins put in my leg. it was very very painful! i got back to playing un the spring coz i did it in the novemver. then in the summer i started geting vrey bad pains and a i was going to college to play rugby i fort i would get it checked out the nhs siad it was fine, but i new it wasnt. so i got on with it by october of last year i could only play 15mins a week! nt good at 16/17 so i had to have a ankle reconstrtion! the surgeon siad it was lie a bomb had gone of inside my ankle. so all i can say to danny is to keep positive and he will be back soon plus he will have some of the best treatment around
Posted 10:25 20th May 2008
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