Whatling is making good progress after his shoulder injury

Cornish Pirates say centre Simon Whatling and lock Joe Beardshaw are recovering well from their injuries.

Former Bath and Worcester man Whatling, 23, missed much of last season with his shoulder problem, but the club say he is doing well in pre-season.

They are also confident that Beardshaw will make a good recovery from knee surgery and will start training soon.

The former Wasps forward has had an operation on his patella tendon after injuring it in December.