Cornish Pirates sign Redruth's Tom Duncan and Owen Hambly

Cornish Pirates have signed Redruth forwards Tom Duncan and Owen Hambly, with the duo being loaned back to the National Two South club.

The pair were able to talk to other teams after Redruth because of financial problems revealed last month.

Duncan, 22, is the leading try-scorer in Redruth's division with 10 so far this season and scored 18 last term.

Hambly, 25, previously played for the Pirates back in the 2006-07 season.

The players will train with the Pirates once a week and are still expected to play the bulk of their matches with Redruth this season.