Cornish Pirates sign Ealing duo on loan

Image source, Ross Hancock

Image caption, Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle (centre) welcomed the pair to the Mennaye

Cornish Pirates have signed forward Matt Cannon and centre Harry Yates on loan for next season from Championship winners Ealing.

Cannon, 22, can play at lock or in the back row and was a member of Saracens' academy.

Yates, 23, has previously played for Harrogate and Darlington Mowden Park.

"Matt is a big and physical forward who is keen and hard-working," said Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle.

"He is looking to progress his game and make an impression at Championship level so we will be naturally keen to play our part.

"Harry joined the Trailfinders halfway through last season from Darlington Mowden Park.

"He too is big and physically strong, has a lot of growth in him, and is also keen to put his stamp on the game in the Championship."