Brian Monckton

Affectionately referred to as ‘Monk’, Brian was for many years a great stalwart of the club.

On the playing side he was a robust and mobile forward who played in both the back and front rows, and he had a very good knowledge of the game. He also enjoyed playing water polo.

A time-served mason, Brian played for our 1st. XV direct from the Colts at a time when our strong side contained many distinguished players.

He was our Vice-Captain in both 1964-65 and 1965-66, and he played once for Cornwall, but a serious knee injury in his mid-twenties curtailed his rugby playing ambitions.

However, he doggedly continued to support the Pirates both on and off the field, and in helping the reserve teams he still managed to play his 300th. game for the club in 1980-81.