Hougaard’s ‘no’ to Japan
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Francois Hougaard of Worcester Warriors passes the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Worcester Warriors at Brentford Community Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
ON THE BLINDSIDE
Former Wasps and Worcester scrum-half Francois Hougaard is set to turn down the chance of a lucrative move to Japan to stay in the UK.
The former Springbok has been a free agent since Wasps went out of business and received offers from clubs in Japan but is keen to complete his qualifying period for a British passport.
Hougaard, who will be 35 next April, joined the Warriors in 2016 and joined Wasps at the start of last season and is still looking for a new club.
