RUGBY UNION: ENGLAND Counties duo George Oram and Dave Brazier have signed for Coventry from neighbours Birmingham Moseley for the 2017/18 National League One season.
Second row forward Oram, 23, came up against Coventry in his two seasons at Blackheath before stepping up to the Championship last season where he made 18 appearances for Rotherham Titans.
Moving to Birmingham Moseley in the summer, his performances earned the 23-year-old a place – for the second time – in the successful England Counties squad along with 24-year-old scrum-half Brazier who has played 74 games for Birmingham Moseley..
“George will add more size and physicality to our pack,” said director of rugby, Rowland Winter.
“He has a great skill set, he works hard around the pitch and we have been really impressed with his form this season.
“David has consistently been one of the best scrum-halves in the league this season. He is a very skilful player, with great delivery, and is really lively around the park. He’ll be a perfect fit for how we play.”
Coventry have also confirmed this week that back row pair Darrel Dyer and Sam Harry will be leaving the Butts Park Arena at the end of the current campaign.
Winter added: “Darrel has been virtually an ever-present in our team this season and has shown his versatility and quality by performing well in various positions.
“He has had a number of offers from the Championship, which we have been happy to support him with, and we wish him well as he takes the step up.
“Sam has played very well every time he has had an opportunity, whether it’s been with us or with Wasps in the A League and Anglo-Welsh Cup.”
