Cornish Pirates

Peter Cook from Harlequins & Simon Whatling from Worcester join the Pirates.

24-year-old loose-head prop forward Peter Cook, formerly of Leicester made his Premiership debut for the Tigers aged 19, coincidentally against Quins, propping against England legend Jason Leonard.

Peter - rated as one of the very best props in the league - played against the Pirates twice when with Nottingham in 2005-06, and again when on loan to the 'Green & Whites' at Meadow Lane last November.

Simon Whatling, formerly of Devizes, Chippenham, and Bath, heads south to the Pirates after a three-year spell at Worcester.

He has played for England up to U21s level, captaining them in the 2005 World Championships held in Argentina.

Having Premiership experience, and still just 22 years of age, Simon will be looking to make a big impression in National One, hoping for more game time to aid his development as a player.

Commenting on the latest two signings announced by the Cornish Pirates, Rod Coward, CEO, said: "Our two latest signings, Peter Cook and Simon Whatling, are both young, ambitious and have played in the Premiership.

They come highly recommended and we believe they will both have significant contributions to make during the coming season."