Wasps fly to the top
Wasps moved back to the top of their Challenge Cup pool after a two late tries earned them a 32-11 win over Rovigo.
Last Updated: 14/01/12 8:17pm
Wasps moved back to the top of their Challenge Cup pool after a two late tries earned them a 32-11 win over Rovigo in Italy.
The English side made hard work of the win, with this Pool 3 clash still in the balance as the game entered the final 10 minutes.
However, Ryan Davis and Richard Haughton both crossed late on to secure a bonus point, meaning that a win at home to Bordeaux next week will secure a quarter-final berth.
After wasting a couple of early scoring chances, Wasps fell behind to Davide Duca's penalty after 12 minutes, but they responded almost immediately with a try from Sam Jones following a Nic Berry break.
Duca potted a second penalty to narrow the gap, but Wasps soon had their second try, Elliot Daly racing in from 40 metres to score underneath the posts.
Samuele Pace's try after the break reduced arrears to the minimum once again, but Davis kicked two penalties before scoring a late try, with winger Haughton securing a vital bonus point with the last play of the game.
