Benetton sign Wasps' speedster Marcus Watson

Benetton sign Wasps' speedster Marcus Watson

Benetton have confirmed the signing of Wasps' outside back Marcus Watson ahead of the 2022/23 season.

The speedster has signed on until the end of the 2023/24 season with the Italian club.

Watson represented England at u20 level and racked up 180 caps for the England sevens team winning a silver medal with the side at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

In 2015, he signed with the Newcastle Falcons where he accumulated 33 appearances and 15 tries across two seasons.

Five seasons at Wasps followed where he made 68 appearances for the side dotting down on 20 occasions.


"I am very happy to have signed for Benetton Rugby. I spoke to some players who played in the green-and-white ranks and they told me how prestigious the club is; therefore I am very excited to join the Lion family.' Watson said.

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