ENGLAND lock Joe Launchbury has ended the uncertainty surrounding his club future by signing a new contact with Wasps.

The 23-year-old, who signed for the club in the 2009/ 10 season, has made 66 appearances so far.

Launchbury, who is now hoping to build on his success at Wasps, has burst onto the international scene too and has started each of England’s last 19 test matches.

This week, it was announced he would line-up for his country in the autumn internationals, with club captain James Haskell and Prop Matt Mullan joining him.

After signing the new contract, he said: “I am really pleased to have extended with Wasps.

“There were a number of factors to consider, but uppermost in my mind was where I would become the best rugby player I could be.

“Also, with a baby on the way, where my family would be happiest long term. Wasps is that place for me.

“I love this club, I have huge respect for the players and coaches, and continuing to work with Dai Young was a huge factor in my decision.

“He is so knowledgeable about the game and I feel I have learnt so much from him. I am also excited to continue to play with this talented group of players and feel we are developing a team which we can all be proud of."

The contract extension, which has fought off interest from a number of high profile Premiership club, has delighted Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young.

He said: “I am over the moon that Joe has decided to stay at Wasps and it is a significant reflection of the positive direction the club is moving in that we have retained a player of his calibre and reputation within the world game.

“Joe truly believes this is the club where he will continue to grow as a player and fulfil his international ambitions.

“I’m not daft, I know how sought after Joe is in world rugby and imagine he will have had clubs lining up to talk to him about possibly joining them.

“It’s not simply Joe’s talent which marks him out as a world class player, it is also his attitude and commitment to the team.”

Launchbury has admitted one of the key factors in his decision, was the clubs relocation to Coventry.

He said: “Since I have been at Wasps, we as a club have searched for our own home and to have finally secured that permanent home is massive for Wasps.”

He added: “When I saw the plans for our new training base I was blown away by the standard of facilities Wasps players will have access to on a daily basis.

“This is very much an environment and culture I believe in and I want to be part of it going forward.”