Hartpury sign George Perkins, Sam Bedlow & Aaron Chapman on loan

Hartpury RFC have announced the acquisition, on loan, of George Perkins, Sam Bedlow and Aaron Chapman from near neighbours and fellow Championship side Bristol Rugby.

Two of the players, George Perkins and Sam Bedlow, are already training with Hartpury and both have played against the Red & Blacks in recent seasons.

Centre Bedlow represented Fylde while on dual registration from his former parent club, Sale Sharks.  He has also played rugby with South African side the Eastern Province Kings, representing their Under-21 side in the 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship.

Perkins appeared against Hartpury for Old Albanians, also while on dual registration, in his case from Premiership giants Saracens.  A rapid wing three-quarter, Perkins has represented England at U20 level and has also appeared for Bedford Blues.

The third member of the trio, Aaron Chapman, is currently with England U20s and is expected to join up with the squad within the next two-three weeks.

Also a winger, Chapman is in his first season within the Bristol Rugby academy set-up under the guidance of former Hartpury college coaches Mark Irish and Sean Marsden.