The strong show of support for the inaugural fixture is immensely encouraging, with Wasps having agreed with the RFU to host the annual game at Twickenham for at least the next two years. The match was eventually won by Bath, but the success of the day - which raised thousands of pounds for Help for Heroes - is something all Wasps fans can be very proud of.
More information on next year's St George's Day Game will be made available in the near future but, in the mean time, continue to review the game, look at pictures, talk to other fans and get ready for next year here on http://www.stgeorgesdaygame.co.uk/ or via the St George's Day Game Facebook page!
We would also love to hear more on your thoughts of this year's event at Twickenham and ideas for 2011 – so why not email us at stgeorges2010@wasps.co.uk
Thanks again for your support!
A look back on the day
Scouts Parade
Over 50 different troops from across the South East of England trooped their colours around the pitch, and renewed their promise on Twickenham's hallowed turf. The Scouts share the same Patron Saint as England, and thousands of troops renew their promise on or around St George's Day every year.
Pro-Excel dancers
Pro-Excel produced their biggest ever educational dance show, with hundreds of dancers from Bridgwater, Leicester, Maidstone and Richmond in Wasps shirts performing on the Twickenham pitch as part of the pre-match entertainment.
London Chorus and Royal Marines Band
The London Chorus and Royal Marines Band, Commando Training Centre Lympstone, stirred the emotions by leading a rousing sing along to some of England's most patriotic tunes; “Rule Britannia”, “I Vow to Thee My Country”, “Land of Hope and Glory” and “Jerusalem”.
Parade of Troops
A parade of Troops, many of whom had returned from active service abroad, was welcomed by deafening cheers, while abseilers from the Royal Marines received a similarly thunderous reception when lower four giants St George's flags from the four corners of the Twickenham Stadium. It truly was spine tingling stuff, and a fitting celebration of England's Patron Saint.
Flags
Thousands of St George's flags were given out to supporters at the stadium, creating a sea of white and red in the stands that added to the patriotic spirit of the day.
Alexandra Burke
Pop sensation Alexandra Burke wowed the crowd at half time, performing live versions of her hit singles “Bad Boys” and “Broken Heels” with over 380 Pro-Excel dancers. The X Factor winner was thrilled to take part in the event and had earlier accompanied Wasps players at Selfridges in the lead up to the big game.
Accolades
The media reports on the St George's Day Game have been overwhelmingly positive.
Paul Ackford, writing for The Daily Telegraph, labelled the match “a glorious advert for the club game”, while Ian Stafford, writing for The Daily Mail, wrote that “Twickenham had the atmosphere of a major Test match” after an “unashamed celebration of all things English in the warm, spring sunshine.”
Stephen Jones from The Times wrote of the “stunning crowd” at Twickenham and noted the “amazing reception” for the returned Troops who were “taken aback by the warmth with which they were heralded”. Mark Souster, also writing for The Times, praised the event as a “memorable occasion staged by Wasps.”
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