Plymouth Albion have laid down an early marker ahead of the new National 1 campaign with a recruitment drive packed with experience from the professional game.

Albion finished third last season, winning 20 of their 26 matches and accumulating 104 points, but head coach Ryan Lamb has responded to missing out on promotion by significantly strengthening his squad.
Perhaps the most eye-catching arrival at Brickfields is 6ft 7in, 126kg forward Morgan Eames, who returns to England from French ProD2 side Stade Montois.
The lock, who can also operate at blind-side, began his senior career at Nottingh...