Matt Bolwell and Sam Matavesi: Cornish Pirates pair sign new one-year deals

Sam Matavesi, the brother of Newcastle players Josh and Joel, won three international caps for Fiji in 2013

Matt Bolwell and Sam Matavesi have signed new one-year contracts with Championship side Cornish Pirates.

Back-row forward Bolwell, 23, has made 60 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2013.

Hooker Matavesi, a 26-year-old Fiji international, joined the Pirates from Redruth in December.

"Sam is such a talented player who quickly found his feet and made a terrific impact," Pirates player-coach Alan Paver told the club website.

Cornish Pirates are fourth in the Championship table with one game of the season remaining.

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