Cornish Pirates

Rhys Jones

Rhys Jones, is a fly-half/full-back who joins from Premiership side Sale Sharks.

Highlights for Rhys include making his Premiership debut for Sale Sharks, playing at full-back last year against Gloucester, and also playing for Wales U19s in their 2006 'Grand Slam' winning side.

His rugby hero is Neil Jenkins, who is described as, "a great role model", and one Rhys has been fortunate to work with at various Welsh age group levels.

Having made a debut for Cardiff Blues against Munster, whilst on loan from Sale in February, Rhys is looking forward to the challenges of next season, and keen to be part of a team that he feels "has the potential to achieve great things."

He is the son of Phil Kingsley Jones, a former Wales captain and presently Head Coach at Sale. His grandfather, Phil, has coached, managed and been a mentor to All Blacks star Jonah Lomu.

Richard Bright

Richard first played rugby at U13s level for King's School, Ottery St. Mary, as well as Exmouth RFC.

He has represented Devon at age groups from U15 to U20, and during this past season was unlucky not to gain selection for England at 18 Group level, having played for the South West U18s side.

Richard who has been a member of the South West Rugby Academy based at Ivybridge College, will now transfer to Truro College to continue his rugby and educational development, whilst having the opportunity to be part of the Cornish Pirates set up in the 2008/09 season.

Paul Andrew

Cornwall has produced some fine prop forwards over the years, so its no surprise that 19yr old Paul Andrew has already begun to make his mark.

Having played mini-junior rugby with St. Austell and then Truro, he progressed to captain Truro College as a member of the South West of England Rugby Academy, and has also played for the England Conference U18s squad team.

A former pupil of Roseland Community School, Paul scored a try when making his senior rugby debut for Truro against Bude in March, 2007, and has particularly impressed when playing in the successful Mounts Bay team that just ended this season as champions of National Three (South).

Appreciating the guidance given him by mentors Robin Cowling and Ricky Pellow, he is excited at the prospect of joining the Cornish Pirates, intending to "grab the opportunity with both hands."