Iestyn Harris: Cornish Pirates sign Exeter hooker on loan

Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle (right) welcomed Iestyn Harris to the club

Cornish Pirates have signed Exeter Chiefs hooker Iestyn Harris on loan.

The 25-year-old former Wales youth international moves to the Mennaye after Morgan Nelson's knee injury and a head injury to Rhys Williams left the Pirates short of specialist cover.

Harris has played three times for the Chiefs first team since joining them from Cardiff two years ago.

He has been named among Pirates' replacements for their Championship game with Ampthill on Saturday.

"With the injuries that we have had from the last game it has been important that we bring someone in to fill that space and, thanks to the support of Exeter Chiefs, Iestyn is that man," joint head coach Alan Paver said.

"He has been earmarked as a talented player who has just come back from injury, so we are looking forward to seeing him down at the Mennaye and integrating him in accordingly."