Cornish Pirates have signed four players on dual registration from Premiership side Exeter as they prepare to start their Championship campaign.
England Under-20 internationals Ben Coen, Oscar Beckerleg and Nic Allison will move to the Mennaye on loan, along with Wales Under-20 prop Isaac Godfrey.
Coen, 21, spent time on loan at the club last season and has played 15 times for Exeter in all competitions. Lock Beckerleg, 20, played in last week's Premiership Rugby Cup win over Bristol and has also previously featured for the Pirates. Allison, 21, and Godfrey have yet to make their debuts.
Allison and Godfrey will be available for Sunday's season opener against Doncaster, while Coen and Beckerleg will join up after Exeter's cup block ends.
Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle told the club website., external: "We've made no bones about it, that we are operating with a thin squad so to have this boost now is timely. They are all quality players in their own right and I'm sure they will bed in quickly – obviously it will be easier for Ben and Oscar having been here last season. We're just delighted our strong relationship with Exeter continues and we thank them once again."
Cornish Pirates Secure Four Exeter Youngsters on Dual Registration