Joe Jenkins: Cornish Pirates sign Bristol Bears centre on loan

Joe Jenkins has played 11 times for Bristol in all competitions

Cornish Pirates have signed Bristol Bears centre Joe Jenkins on loan.

The 20-year-old - who has played for England U20 - became Bristol's youngest ever starter in the Premiership when he made his full debut in November 2022 against Saracens.

He played three Premiership Rugby Cup games this season and was a replacement in the Champions Cup loss at Bordeaux.

He played in four Premiership matches last season and featured for England at the U20 World Cup.

"With one or two midfield performers presently carrying niggling injuries, we are grateful to Bristol Bears, and fortunate, to at this time have a player of Joe's calibre on board," joint-head coach Gavin Cattle said.

"Arriving this week, he has bedded in at training well and we'll be excited to see the big man play.

"I know he is keen to get some minutes under his belt, so the arrangement should be one that works for the benefit of both clubs."