Coventry Rugby boost pack numbers with three signings…

Coventry Rugby are pleased to announce that they have signed three more players amongst the pack for the forthcoming season. Back Row forward Luke Joseph joins from Welsh Premiership side Carmarthen Quins, whilst two dual registered loan players Beno Obano a prop comes from Bath Academy, and in from Northampton Academy lock Jordan Onojaife .All three newcomers are named in the Coventry squad to face Nottingham this coming Saturday.

Luke Joseph-aged 22 was born in Neath and has played for the Welsh Premiership side Carmarthen Quins for the past 3 seasons making in total 53 appearances. A tall rangy and fast back rower playing mainly at No 8 Luke is a ready replacement for Matt Tibbatts. Recently moved to the area Luke has been part of the Coventry rugby pre-season training and appeared in both the pre-season games in South wales.

Beno Obano-aged 19 is a member of the Bath Academy and has also played for Bath University. Usually playing as a loose-head prop but also hooking  Beno has been earning excellent reviews for his overall power and strength in the tight and movement in the loose. Beno joins Coventry Rugby as a dual registered loan player.

Jordan Onojaife aged 19 is a member of the Northampton  Academy and joins Coventry Rugby as dual registered loan player. Born in England he moved to Dubai but finished off his schooling at Stowe. Due to injury he was called up late into the England U 20’s squad  and was a member of that winning World Cup team. Standing at 6ft 6ins and weighing in at 119 kg Jordan brings a certain physicality to the lock position.

Tom Little

Coventry Rugby press office

29^th August 2014