Hooker Oli arrives on loan

The Cornish Pirates can confirm that young hooker Oli Burrows, who is a former Wales under 18s and under 20s player, has arrived at the Mennaye Field on loan from Exeter Chiefs.

Neath-born, the 21-year-old played his early rugby for Neath Athletic, and educated at Millfield School was during his time there a member of the Ospreys Academy. He arrived at Sandy Park in 2020 and has also attended Exeter University.

On welcoming Oli to the Cornish Pirates, joint head coach Alan Paver commented:

“We are pleased to welcome Oli, who has also spent a little time at Taunton, because we at present really need a young aspiring hooker.

“Ambitious, he has clearly been identified by Exeter Chiefs to be man of the future, so having him on board is a good arrangement for a gifted and developing young player – and for us.”