Jersey Reds bolster backline with James Newey & Alex Dolly signing

Jersey Reds have signed two young players to reinforce the club's squad ahead of the closing stages of the 2017/18 season.

James Newey, a 19-year-old centre, will be loaned to the Reds for the rest of the season from fellow Championship club Bristol. After winning Ireland under 18 honours in 2015/16, Newey signed a contract to join the Bristol Academy in June 2016.

Alex Dolly comes to Jersey on a short-term contract having spent most of the season playing for Fylde in National 1. The Australian scrum-half has made 21 league appearances for the Lancashire club this season, and arrives on the Island in the wake of the departure of Tim Duchesne.

"We are moving to a key point of the season and want to provide some strength in depth for the run-in," said Head Coach Harvey Biljon.

"James is a powerful midfield player who is eager to make his mark, while Alex has earned his first opportunity in a professional environment and I'm sure will take a great deal from this experience."

The Reds players have a weekend off before resuming training ahead of the league visit to London Scottish on Friday March 16th.