Riki Flutey not keen on number ten role

07/09/2010

Riki Flutey has said he has little desire to play at fly-half for Wasps, as he attempts to reclaim his place in the national side for England rugby team fixtures.

The New Zealand-born star, who typically plays at inside centre for both club and country, was handed the number ten shirt for Wasps' 29-29 draw with Harlequins last weekend.

Although a sharp break helped to set up a first-half try for Tom Varndell, Flutey admitted he "wasn't good enough" in the role that has been vacated by Danny Cipriani, who left the side at the end of last season to join Australian outfit Melbourne Rebels.

Speaking to the Telegraph, the Kiwi said he sees himself playing in the centre during England rugby team fixtures, rather than at stand-off.

"I prefer playing 12, that's the position that I have set myself goals for and one of the reasons why I first signed for Wasps," he explained.

The 30-year-old has so far amassed 12 caps for Martin Johnson's side.

Posted by Ted Walker