Pirates putting their faith in youth

By BEN JAYCOCK

Gavin Cattle says the influx of Cornish youth has brought increased enthusiasm at Pirates which he describes as a ‘pleasure to coach.’
Joint head coaches Cattle and Alan Paver have welcomed young graduates from BUCS Super Rugby, as well as players on loan from local Premiership team Exeter Chiefs into their arsenal.
Cattle, whose Cornish Pirates side have an average age of just 23, is fully behind the dual registrations Championship teams have with Premiership outfits which provide young top flight players with regular second tier minutes. Ampthill have a partnership with ...

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