Cornish Pirates

Squad News
May 6th 2008

Squad Nears Completion

The end of the season might be less than two weeks ago, but the Pirates can already confirm the bulk of the squad for the 2008-09 National One campaign.

It is also likely that another three names will be announced in the near future, but for the present the squad list reads as follows:-

Backs
Paul Devlin, Ed Fairhurst, Mark Ireland, Rhodri McAtee, James Moore, Ollie Thomas
Brian Tuohy, Simon Whatling, Adryan Winnan, Steve Winn
New signings
Nicky Griffiths, Rhys Jones, Tom Luke, Marika Vakacegu.
Richard Bright (Academy)

Forwards
Joe Beardshaw, Sam Betty, Peter Cook, Bruce Cumming, Darren Dawidiuk,
Rob Elloway, Matt Evans, Sam Heard, Iva Motusaga, Alan Paver, Dan Seal
Heino Senekal
New signings
Mike Burak, Iain Exner, Ben Gulliver, Chris Morgan.
Paul Andrew (Academy)

Speaking with reference to the Cornish Pirates squad for the 2008-09 season, Rod Coward, CEO, commented: 'We have assembled a strong squad, which we believe will be capable of competing with the best. I anticipate that we will be recruiting four more quality players and in addition will have an agreement with a Premiership Club to bring in loan players to further strengthen our squad. Our targets are at least a top three finish in National 1 and to reward our supporters by reaching the National Trophy final.'

The following have left for other Clubs:-

Richard Bolt (Exeter Chiefs), Nick Buckley (Rotherham Titans), Ali Koko (France - tbc)
Sam Parsons (Redruth), Gareth Steenson (Exeter Chiefs), Vunga Lilo (Bristol)
Tim Cowley (Bourgoin), Chris Cracknell (Exeter Chiefs), Scott Hobson (Bath)
Nathan Kemp (Jersey), Stan McKeen (Oxford University).

Season Tickets are already selling fast, with over 100 gone in just a week.

It is recommended that supporters purchase their needs early, as there are considerable benefits to be had for those buying a season ticket by the 30th May, 2008.

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