Jersey RFC have signed James Gethings, age 24,
ex-Ireland Under 19 prop forward, and former captain of Irish
Universities.
James's 'vital stats' include the following:
* played in U19 World Cup with, among others, Keith Earls and
Cian Healy in 2006
* height: 188cm/ 6' 2"; weight: 118kg/ 18+stone
* joins from Esher RFC where he made 5 starts and 8 substitute
appearances this season to date, after joining in Summer 2011;
formerly played for Trinity College and Gonzaga College in
Ireland
* plays loose- or tight-head prop
* subject to completing registration requirements, is likely to
come onto the Jersey bench for this weekend's game vs
Wharfedale.
Jersey Director of Rugby Ben Harvey: "We're delighted to have
James on-board, initially for the remainder of this season. He
comes to us highly recommended and I'm confident he'll become an
asset to our squad. We have had some injuries in the front row this
season and James's signing will bolster us in this department."
