Cornish Pirates skipper out for the rest of the season

It's after a significant knee injury in the match against Nottingham last month

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 2nd Oct 2024

The Cornish Pirates have confirmed captain John Stevens is out for the rest of the season.

It's after a significant knee injury in the match against Nottingham.

'We're all behind you, Skipper'

On social media, the Pirates announced: "The Cornish Pirates can confirm that Club Captain John Stevens suffered a significant knee injury against Nottingham on the opening night of the Championship Rugby season.

"He will undergo surgery to repair the Medical Collateral and Anterior Cruciate Ligaments in due course, before starting his rehab with the club which is unfortunately likely to rule him out of the rest of the 24/25 campaign.

"We’re all behind you Skipper"

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