Hooker Ross McMillan has transferred to promotion-chasing Bristol Rugby from Premiership side Northampton Saints on an 18-month deal.
The 27-year-old, who made 43 Saints appearances, joined his new Bristol team-mates at training today as the blues prepare for Sunday’s Championship trip to Penzance to play Cornish Pirates (1500).
“Ross is a tough competitor who has excellent set piece skills and a good work-rate around the field. He’s a good character and will fit in well into the environment,” Bristol's Director of Rugby Andy Robinson told bristolrugby.co.uk
“Losing Max Crumpton and Ross Johnston to long-term injuries has left us light in the hooker position, so Ross’ arrival bolsters our options.
“We’d like to thank Northampton Saints for their co-operation in agreeing an early release and allowing us to bring Ross to Bristol.”
• Bristol Academy lock Joe Joyce, 20, has joined Yorkshire Carnegie on a dual registration.
Bristolian Joyce - who has represented Ireland at under 20 level - joined Bristol Academy from Filton College in 2012. He is 21 on February 7.
