Adryan
Winnan With the surname 'Winnan', this gifted Cornishman
just had to be a full-back, following in the footsteps of his dad Paul who played
53 times for Cornwall (1970-85). The announcement of 'Winnan's
Duchy Return' was welcome news for Cornish rugby supporters in the summer of 2006,
the then 23-year-old heading back across the channel after a spell playing for
Tarbes. Adryan's youth rugby was played at Penryn, the rising
star then moving to Redruth and Ivybridge Community College before joining Saracens
in 2001. Ado's three year spell in the Premiership saw him have 39 league outings,
besides also playing in three European Challenge Cup campaigns, making 11 more
appearances. During his time with 'Sarries', the England
U21s capped player was able to learn a lot from world greats such as Francois
Pienaar, Tim Horan, Richard Hill and Thomas Castaignede. Adryan
has always appreciated the support given him by his family, feels that Cornwall
is the best place in the world, and reveals that he especially likes his dad's
home-made pasties. A mainstay during 2006-07, Adryan made
29 appearances for the club, scoring six tries. Last season injuries restricted
him to 18 appearances, and scoring five tries in the process. Consistently
reliable, and still a young man, his ambition is to be the best he can, to enjoy
himself whilst doing it, and to play in the Premiership once more - with the Cornish
Pirates. | 
