Bedford Blues name five more signings for next season

Bedford Blues have continued their preparations for the 2017/18 season with two new signings along with the retention of three members of the current squad.

Ealing Trailfinders prop Alex Penny and Wasps hooker George Edgson will join the Blues season, Edgson has been on loan with the Blues.

Winger Dean Adamson, fullback Elliot Clements-Hill and back rower Justin Blanchet have all extended their contracts to next season. 

Speaking about the new signings and retained players, Blues Director of Ruby Mike Rayer said: "It is a pleasure to be able to welcome Alex and George to Goldington Road for the 2017/18 season. Alex has plenty of Championship experience behind him and has always gone really well against us. George knows us very well from his time on loan and has demonstrated what a talented player he is with a huge future ahead of him.

"It is also great to have secured Dean, Elliot and Justin's services for another Championship season. All three have made huge contributions throughout the campaign and are very much a part of the future of the club. We have a lot of work to do before next season begins and everyone is excited about what lies ahead.”