Dan Koster and Matt Evans re-sign for Cornish Pirates

Cornish Pirates confirms that both Dan Koster and Matt Evans have signed a further one-year contract for the club.

Koster, aged 26, who arrived from New Zealand last year as an experienced midfield performer.

A former Canterbury ‘B’ player, during his first season in Cornwall he has impressed in making 24 appearances, the first of which was in a pre-season friendly played against Aberavon Wizards last August.

As for Canadian international Evans, he joined the Cornish Pirates after the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Salisbury-born, the now 30-year-old wing/full-back has this season made a comeback from injury and in the process taken his games tally to 105.

Speaking with reference to the duo, coach Gavin Cattle commented: “Dan has shown real progress as the season has gone on and in the latter half has cemented a place.

"His physicality in defence has been noted and he’s really hit form, so we expect big things from his next season.

“Regarding Matt, he has done extremely well after recovering from such a serious injury, showing just what a character he’s about.

"He has also of course been such a big part of the Pirates and our culture during his time here, so it’s great to have him on board as we look to move forward.”