Redruth have signed former Welsh 7s international winger Rhodri McAtee from Plymouth Albion as a player-coach.

Loaned to Redruth two seasons ago from the neighbouring Cornish Pirates, where he plied his trade for so long, McAtee scored five tries in two games for The Reds in National Two South, and made an instant impact at the club.

But the club also made an instant impact on him, and said he was excited by the prospect of returning to the club.

"I've been looking forward to signing a lot - I came for a couple of games before and really liked it here, and the other players are great, so I'm very happy to be back," the 29-year old said.

Regarding his coaching role, Rhodri is looking to tap into his long experience of professionalism. "I'll be hoping to help move the team on, bringing with me what I've picked up over the last 10 years or so," he added.

McAtee has been enjoying playing for Cornwall this month, being part of the team who defeated Hertfordshire to book a place at Twickenham on Sunday, but he won't be joining the 12 other Redruth players at the headquarters of English rugby.

Redruth's Director of Rugby Adrian Edwards is delighted at McAtee's arrival, saying: "He complements the excellent squad we already have and he'll bring his skills from a professional environment to Redruth Rugby."