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. Season
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