Cope injury forces Carnegie

By JON NEWCOMBE to shuffle the deck

GEORGE Watkins, one of the few bright sparks in Yorkshire Carnegie’s disappointing start to the campaign, is hoping to cash in on and off the pitch.
The 28-year-old Bristolian is working one day a week at a wealth management firm with a view to pursuing a career in the industry once his playing days are over, but for now he is enjoying a windfall of possession on the pitch. Injuries have forced Carnegie to shift away from their set-piece dominated game of old, and Watkins has been busier than normal on the wing. He moves to outside ...

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