Northampton sign Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell
Monday 23 February 2015 11:46, UK
Aviva Premiership champions Northampton have announced the signing of former Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell.
The 25-year-old will join Saints in time for next season after completing a short-term stint with the Pirates' Championship rivals Bristol.
Kessell was part of the Championship XV that beat Canada earlier this season, while he has also represented England Counties.
Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder said: "Tom has shown great promise in the Championship, and has had his performances recognised with selection for the team that played Canada last year.
"We believe that he has the potential to perform in the Aviva Premiership and in Europe, and we are looking forward to seeing him develop at Franklin's Gardens."
Kessell added: "Joining the Saints is a fantastic opportunity for me. I'm really looking forward to working with the calibre of players that the club's already got.
"Hopefully I'll be able to develop as a work in progress, take any opportunity that I can get, and be the best that I can.”
