Experienced lock Richard Birkett has pledged his future to Wasps by signing a new three-year contract.
Lock happy to be staying at a place which he calls home
Richard Birkett has pledged his future to Wasps by signing a new three-year contract.
The experienced lock has been with the Guinness Premiership club for 11 years, making over 200 appearances in that time.
Birkett has helped Wasps to glory in the Premiership final on four occasions and was also in the team that beat Toulouse in the 2004 Heineken Cup final.
The 30-year-old, who is currently sidelined by a knee injury suffered back in December, admits he is delighted to be extending his stay at Adams Park.
Home
"Wasps is my home, I love it here and after 11 years it continues to be the only rugby club I want to be a part of," he said.
"I think the last couple of seasons have shown signs of a new era, with a new owner, director of rugby and influx of players, and that is exciting for the club and something I want to be a part of.
"Whilst there has been and will continue to be change, the fact that Wasps keeps hold of its values and what it is really about is what keeps people here and enjoying their rugby.
"We have a great group of lads at the club and a great set up and I am just really pleased that I will continue as a part of that for the next three seasons."
