Article: Albion bolster squad with experienced duo ; Plymouth Albion have added two international players to their squad ahead of their pre-season friendlies against Neath and Mounts Bay this weekend.

Plymouth Albion have added two international players to their squad ahead of their pre-season friendlies against Neath and Mounts Bay this weekend.

The arrival of Canadian winger Justin Mensah-Coker and Tongan scrum-half David Palu delighted chairman of rugby Graham Dawe as he continues preparations for the new National League One season, starting against Coventry a week tomorrow.

Dawe said: "It's about balance and we've got a lot of young players who are very enthusiastic and talented but when you come to big games, experience counts for a lot. There's a calming influence from someone who's been there under pressure and in the situation before. A lot of people who haven't played at this ...

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