Marcus Watson: Wasps wing signs extended contract with Premiership club
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Wasps' Marcus Watson won an Olympic silver medal with Team GB in rugby sevens at Rio 2016
Wasps wing Marcus Watson has signed a new contract with the Premiership club.
Watson, the older brother of England and Bath back Anthony, joined Wasps from Newcastle prior to the 2017-18 season and has also played for London Irish and Saracens.
The 28-year-old has scored 18 tries in 45 appearances in his three seasons with the Coventry-based side,
Head coach Lee Blackett said Watson's style of play "fits in perfectly" with the way they want to play.
"His ability to beat a defender and finish tries off is unquestioned, but Marcus has also worked really hard on other aspects of his game to become a more all-round player," Blackett told the club website., external
"He is already a regular in the side and the exciting thing is there is still more to come."
Wasps have not disclosed the exact length of Watson's new deal.