Craig Willis Signs for the Pirates

The Cornish Pirates can confirm the name of fly-half Craig Willis, who will be the first of several new faces to join them ahead of next season.

Aged 24 and presently at Ealing Trailfinders, he has signed a two-year contract.

Educated at Durham School, Willis represented the North of England at under 16 and under 18 level and became an academy member at Newcastle Falcons, with whom he signed his first professional contract in 2013.

He gained experience when dual-registered at Tynedale and Blaydon, before making his Premiership debut against Saracens in September 2015.

In total he made 38 appearances for the Falcons, including in European Challenge Cup ties prior to his move to Ealing last year.