Mark Stevens talks to 'all-action centre' Tom Luke

Tom Luke is confident he will be fighting fit for the start of the inaugural Championship season, which gets underway in early September.

The all-action centre is a number of weeks into his rehabilitation programme, after undergoing surgery during the close season to mend a long-term injury to his right shoulder.

Mark Stevens talks to CHRIS Stirling high performance manager

CHRIS Stirling is ready to ignite a new fire inside the Cornish Pirates when he welcomes his squad back for the first day of pre-season today.

The New Zealander, who enjoyed a brief stint with the Duchy outfit last season, has been entrusted with heading up a new-look coaching team as the Pirates prepare themselves for the inaugural Championship campaign.