The Cornish Pirates have secured the services, on an initial one month loan, of Exeter Chiefs forward James Phillips.
Aged 26, the lock/back-rower joined the Chiefs from his hometown Bristol club in 2010, and in making 44 appearances since he has scored six tries.
Unfortunate with injuries last season, now to bolster the Pirates with his 6' 4” and 19st 5lbs frame will give the powerhouse performer valuable game time as he teams up with Sandy Park compatriots Joel Conlon and Kieran Davies.
Cornish Pirates' Head Coach Ian Davies said: "This opportunity ticks so many boxes. It gives James some game time and for us it gives us a Premiership quality '8' to bolster an area decimated by injuries. It also means the younger back-row players in the squad can benefit by learning from James. Although he is with us for a short period he is well known to quite a few of our players, so I'm sure he'll fit right in."
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