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Wasps sign loosehead prop Ben Harris from Newcastle on short-term deal

By Joshua Williams-Lawless

Friday 11 November 2016 16:55, UK

Ben Harris of Newcastle Falcons poses for a picture during the Newcastle Falcons Photocall for BT at Kingston Park on September 17, 2015 in Newcastle upon
Image: Wasps have signed Ben Harris from Newcastle

Wasps have signed Newcastle Falcons prop Ben Harris on a short-term loan deal.

Harris, who has represented the England Counties, joined Newcastle in the summer of 2015 from Yorkshire Carnegie but had not played this season as he recovered from a knee operation.

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Wasps' director of rugby Dai Young moved for the 27-year-old loosehead after Simon McIntyre and Alex Lundberg suffered ankle injuries.

"We've been left a little short with the injuries to Simon McIntyre and Alex Lundberg so we're pleased to be able to add someone of Ben's ability to the squad," he said.

Simon McIntyre of Wasps charges forward during the Aviva Premiership match
Image: Wasps' Simon McIntyre (with ball) is currently out injured
"He will add to our loosehead options and will complement the group of front row players at the club heading into a very busy period as we approach Christmas."

Huddersfield-born prop Harris appeared 65 times for Yorkshire Carnegie over a three-year spell, before signing a two-year deal at Newcastle.

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Wasps have won six of their seven Aviva Premiership games this season and sit second in the table, one point behind leaders and defending champions Saracens.

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