Irish bolster squad with two front rowers and a back from Scotland

London Irish have bolstered their Gallagher Premiership front row resources by bringing in two short-term signings from Edinburgh, while they have also signed an ex-Scotland U20s back who featured for the Exiles in a second-team pre-season friendly.

A club statement read: “Patrick Harrison and Jamie Jack have joined London Irish on a short-term loan from United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh Rugby. Due to injuries in the front row, the club has completed the short-term signings of Harrison and Jack with immediate effect.

“Harrison, who plies his trade from hooker, has made four outings for the Scottish side. Patrick made his debut against Dragons at the age of 18, making him the youngest hooker in Edinburgh Rugby history.

“Loosehead prop Jamie Jack joined Edinburgh Rugby from Championship side Ampthill Rugby towards the end of the 2021/22 season. He started his career with Nottingham Rugby while studying for a degree in sports science and coaching at Nottingham Trent University.

“London Irish are also pleased to confirm the signature of former Scotland U20s international outside back Logan Trotter.

The 23-year-old, once a member of the Glasgow Warriors academy, appeared for his country at the 2017 U20 Six Nations and also the 2017 and 2018 U20 World Rugby Championships. Trotter made his first appearance for London Irish in a recent pre-season run-out at Chippenham RFC, aiding in the 29-26 win over Bath United. Logan joins the Exiles as injury cover.”

Irish began their new Premiership season with a comfortable home win over Worcester but they were soundly beaten last Saturday by Northampton. They visit Harlequins on Wednesday in the Premiership Rugby Cup before resuming league action at Bristol on Saturday.