Cipriani Rebels

There has been a lot of talk this weekend about Danny Cipriani's decision to leave Wasps and head down under to start a fresh with new Super 15 team the Melbourne Rebels.

Critics say the move means his England career is over. The 22 year old fly half has seven England caps to his name and some say he will get no more.

A new energy?

Stuart Barnes highlighted, on the Rugby Club, Cipriani's lack of "fight" in last weekend's Wasps victory over the Sale Sharks. The young man has talked about his depression since he was dropped out of the England set up - the move down under will be just what he needs to spark his talent back into his game.

Remember he is only 22. If he plays for the two years of his contract at the Rebels he will return to England still the right side of a sportsman's peak age, which some say is 27.

A learning curve?

The move away will be a great learning experience for him, he will move away from the club he has played at since he was 15 - learn new things and develop new skills (on and off the pitch). He will come face to face with the best in the business and be involved in a total different kind of rugby.

If all goes well England will be begging for him to be coming home to play for them.

I'm with Cipriani this is a really chance for him to prolong his England career, and a great move as long has he works hard and goes out to enjoy his game.

Wasps losing their sting?

The other questions that arise from this move is what is next for Wasps?

England winger Paul Sackey also announced he was leaving the High Wycombe based team at the end of the season for pastures new...

What is going on at the club?

Is it all change and rebuild? The club has lost it's grip on English rugby...and I still have to question the head coach role of Shaun Edwards and his commitments with the Welsh national team. They have enter the top four of the Premiership this weekend with a win against Saracens but it just doesn't seem right to me.