The exciting scrum-half Eoin Reddan will find himself in an unusual position on Saturday when his former club Munster face his new club Leinster in their mammoth Heineken Cup semi-final clash at Croke Park (kick-off 0pmReddan, who joined Wasps from Munster in 2005, edging past former Wasp Matt Dawson to become the first-choice scrum-half, has enjoyed four seasons with London Wasps taking with him Powergen Cup, Heineken Cup and Guinness Premiershipwinners medalsWhilst with London Wasps year-old Reddan made 106 appearances, scoring 16 tries, playing an integral role within the squad.On his departure from the Guinness Premiership giants, Eoin Reddan said: “It is tough for me leaving Wasps. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my last four years and I can’t overstate how great a club it is.I am looking forward to representing Leinster next season. They are a top club who have proved that year-in year-out on the European stage and they may even go on to win the Heineken Cup come the end of the season“The fitness team, physio staff and back room team are top class and make it easy for you your best week-in week-out in what is a long season.The coaches have helped me personally and supported me over the last four years and I would like to thank them for all their help and support, particularly in my decision to go home to look to further my international career.
“The biggest thing I will take away from Wasps is the experience of playing on the biggest day of the season, playing in the biggest games and performing consistently as a team.”
Wasps’ Director of Rugby and British and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan said that while they were sad to see Reddan depart the club is, and always will be, one which supports a player’s international ambitionsEoin Reddan made his full Irish debut against France as part of the 2006 Six Nations squad. He also played twice for his country at the 2007 Rugby World Cup in FranceMeanwhile Munster will today name their squad for Saturday’s Heineken Cup semi-final showdown with LeinsterOpponents Leinster will be without their Lions full-back Rob
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
Munster and Wasps battle
