Props Paul and Wrafter re-sign with Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues have announced contract extensions with young props Joe Wrafter and Henry Paul.

The front row duo both arrived at Goldington Road last summer and have quickly made their mark in Blues colours, registering a combined 29 appearances from the opening 15 matches of the campaign.

The re-signings of Wrafter and Paul join fellow Blues; Rich Lane, Matt Worley, Grayson Hart, Joe Atkinson, Dan Temm, Jordan Onojaife, Alex Penny and Sean McCarthy, who are on two-year contracts.

Paul, 23, earnt the opportunity of playing in the Championship for the first time following a superb 2018/19 campaign with Esher in National League One.

The tighthead prop has started 11 of his 15 Blues appearances, becoming an ever present in the match day squad.

Wrafter, also 23, secured his move to the Blues following an impressive stint with Birmingham Moseley, making 47 appearances over a two-year spell.