Wasps sign lock Theo Vukasinovic ahead of 2019/20 season

Wasps have confirmed the signing of lock Theo Vukasinovic from Championship side London Scottish ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Theo was a product of the London Irish Academy and went on join Loughborough Students before going on to link up with London Scottish ahead of the 2018/19 season during which he played 19 times for the club.

“Making the move to the Premiership with such a well-renowned club as Wasps is a huge step for me in my rugby career," he told the official website of the club.

“I can’t wait to test myself alongside and against some of the best players around.”

Meanwhile, Wasps director of rugby Dai Young believes the 22-year-old has all the credentials to succeed at the Premiership level.

“Theo is a talented young player with a lot of potential.

“He has impressed in the Championship week in week out and we believe, as we’ve seen with some other players like Ross Neal, Billy Searle, Ben Morris and Michael Le Bourgeois this season, we can aid his development to try and become a Premiership player.”

Wasps finished eighth in the 2018/19 season of the Gallagher Premiership after managing 10 wins from 22 games.