Another fly-half leaves the Exiles
Tuesday February 20 2007
Wasps acquire FluteyWasps have signed London Irish fly-half Riki Flutey for the start of the next Guinness Premiership season in September.
Flutey, who made his debut for the Exiles in October 2005, has signed a two-year deal to the delight of Wasps director of rugby Ian McGeechan.
"We are very exciting about signing Riki for Wasps next season," said the Scottish coach.
"He is a quality player with ambition to win things, and he will add to the potential of our midfield and help take us forward in what we are trying to do to take the club forward."
Flutey brings the number of fly-halves departing the Madejski to two in two days, after the departure of Barry Everitt to Northampton Saints on Monday.
Flutey's arrival at Wasps is offset in the wages by the departure of Ayoola Erinle, who is leaving by mutual consent at the end of his contract in June.
The 27-year-old, out of action for much of this season with a broken leg, has been linked with a move to Leicester in recent weeks - and is now free to join them after his exit from Wasps was confirmed.
McGeechan said: "Ayoola is a talented player who has put in some fine performances for Wasps in his five seasons with the club.
"We wish him well in the future and for the new challenges that next season will bring for him."