A LOAN deal has been struck which will see hooker Rob Elloway join London Welsh on loan from the Cornish Pirates.

The Aviva Premiership side are currently bottom of the league with no wins from their 13 games and have recently been hit with injuries in their front row.

Pirates' director of rugby Ian Davies said: "London Welsh have been hit with injuries and we are happy to help them out.

"For Rob it is an opportunity to play Premiership rugby and for us it means more game time is available for Tom Channon, Dean Brooker and Jack Innard as they continue their rugby development."