Aviva Premiership: James Downey moves to Wasps on loan from Glasgow

Wasps have signed centre James Downey on loan from Glasgow Warriors for the remainder of the season, as cover for the injured Chris Bell and Alapati Leiua.

Downey, who previously played for Munster and Northampton Saints, has linked up with the Aviva Premiership club for training this week.

He said: "I can't wait, it's obviously exciting times here at Wasps and I'm looking forward to hopefully getting some game-time and trying to help the team continue to put pressure on the top four in the Premiership.

"The players here are really positive and have been in great form. They've been very welcoming and now I just need to work hard, learn the calls and hopefully I can fit in seamlessly.

“It's a good chance to have another go in the Aviva Premiership and I'm looking forward to playing in front of some of the big crowds at the Ricoh Arena in the coming weeks.”

Meanwhile, Andy Titterrell, who joined the club this season as part-time strength and conditioning and skills coach, has signed a new part-time contract with the rugby department for the remainder of this season and next season.

The former England hooker will now concentrate on the coaching side, rather than splitting his time between conditioning and coaching.

He said: "The role I originally had, incorporated a bit of strength and conditioning and working with the hookers and observing some of the line-out traits. The role evolved and I felt that a lot my strengths moving forward was suited more to forward play.

"I will hopefully be able to pass on some of my experience and knowledge from my playing days, focussing on attention to detail to show players the pictures they are trying to see, which will hopefully enhance the whole unit.”

Back-row forward Buster Lawrence has returned to Moseley on loan until the end of the season in order to get some more game time.