Ben Featherstone: Jersey sign Esher prop on two-year deal

Ben Featherstone came on as a replacement for Saracens against Exeter in the LV= Cup in February

Jersey have signed prop Ben Featherstone from National One side Esher on a two year deal.

The 25-year-old, who will join Jersey in the summer, replaces Harry Williams who is moving to Premiership side Exeter after a season at St Peter.

Featherstone has also played A League and LV= Cup rugby for Saracens as well as Bournemouth in National Two South.

"Ben is a player who comes highly recommended," Jersey head coach Harvey Biljon said of the tighthead.

"What he needs now is a strong pre-season and he will then have the chance to fulfil his potential and establish himself as a Championship player," Biljon added.

Featherstone is the fifth new signing after Jersey unveiled four new players earlier this week.

and have signed new deals, but centre Drew Locke is moving to London Scottish.