BRIDGWATER & Albion have announced that Richard Bright, who is currently development coach at Exeter Chiefs, will be joining them for the coming season as a player-coach.

Bright started his professional career with the Cornish Pirates from where he went to Launceston when they were in National One, where he remained until a career move took him to London.

While there, the 28-year-old played for Blackheath in National One until he returned to Devon to live since when has played for Taunton and Exmouth, helping the latter gain a promotion to National 2S.

Bright will link up with Wayne Sprangle, who has also joined Albion this season as a player-coach for the 2018 season.

Albion director of rugby Geoff Sluman said: “We are delighted that Richard Bright will also be joining Albion as a player-coach. 

“Richard is an experienced player having having played a good level of rugby for many years, who currently plays at full-back but can also play on the wing.”

Bright said: “I am really looking forward to getting stuck in at Bridgwater & Albion. Having known about the club, I am looking forward to coaching, playing and helping everyone get to where the club deserves.”