EDD Shervington has agreed a short-term deal with Aviva Premiership basement club Bristol to provide emergency cover in the hooker position.
The 31 year-old, who has represented Worcester Warriors and Wasps in the Premiership, will be contracted to the club until the end of November.
Bristol are already without Marc Jones and Max Crumpton, while a knee injury sustained by Ross McMillan leaves Andy Robinson with Chris Brooker and Rob Hawkins as his only two available hookers.
“After the injury to Ross [McMillan], we acted quickly to ensure we had cover in the hooker position. Ross will be unavailable for up to six months,” Director of Rugby Andy Robinson told bristolrugby.co.uk.
“Edd was available and lives relatively locally, so it suits us as a short-term solution. With Anglo-Welsh Cup rugby and Aviva Premiership fixtures in November, it’s important we have the numbers to compete.
“We expect Marc [Jones] to be back before the end of November, he’s working hard on his rehabilitation programme alongside the club’s medical team.”
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