Attention returns to the Aviva Premiership this weekend following the excitement of European rugby. Wasps are flying high with two wins out of two against Leinster and Toulon. Wasps’ Matt Mullan is savouring the atmosphere at the London Double Header versus London Irish.
Press Release: Wasps’ Matt Mullan Ready for Double Header
Issued on behalf of Premiership Rugby
EXPECTATIONS are high on the field for Wasps after their relocation to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, and joint-skipper Matt Mullan is desperate to show Aviva Premiership Rugby that his side mean business this season.
With a new slot in the calendar, due to the Rugby World Cup, the London Double Header takes place in Round 5 of Aviva Premiership Rugby 2015-16. London Irish will take on their old rivals Wasps at 5.30pm following reigning Aviva Premiership Rugby Champions Saracens facing league newcomers Worcester Warriors at 3.15pm.
The last game between Wasps and London Irish in May was a thrilling 40-40 draw at the Madejski Stadium and Mullan insists that any opportunity to play at Twickenham is a special occasion.
“We don’t look too far ahead of ourselves, but as a player any time you get the chance to play at Twickenham it’s always special,” he said.
“It is a special ground that a lot of people hold dear, and I’m sure it will be a great day and hopefully we can get a good win there when it comes to it.
“Having four sets of fans there makes it a brilliant day. Whenever I’ve been there before it’s a great crowd, so I’m sure that will continue this year.”
And Mullan is convinced early season victories and gaining momentum is the ideal way to secure a much coveted top-six position this season.
“Everyone is targeting early wins, and the Aviva Premiership is all about hitting some form early on,” added Mullan. “You don’t want to be chasing your tail from the start.”
See two Aviva Premiership Rugby games at Twickenham from just £24 as Saracens face Worcester Warriors and London Irish play Wasps at the London Double Header on 28 November.
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