Concu signs for Cornish Pirates and Beukeboom to be club captain

Ahead of their opening pre-season game away to Aberavon Wizards on Saturday, the Cornish Pirates can confirm the signing of 24-year-old prop forward Tom Concu on a one-year contract.

Having played his early rugby for Sandbach, Tom arrives from Caldy.

“Tom has arrived with a great attitude and we are delighted to welcome him on board. He has played a very good standard of rugby, been well coached and our aim now will be to develop his game to the next level," said Cornish Pirates coach Alan Paver.

“Our thanks are also expressed to Caldy for their support in letting Tom join us at short notice. Tom has been a major player there but speaking to their coaches they understand his wish to give it a go at a higher level and we thank them for that.”

Concu played for Caldy during their rise from a National 2 league team to National 2 Champions in 2016/17, to a successful first season in National 1.

He has also represented Cheshire in the Bill Beaumont County Championship.

Meanwhile, at the Pirates annual ‘Meet the Players’ event, held at the Mennaye Field on Tuesday, Canadian international lock forward Brett Beukeboom was announced as club captain for the coming season.