Jordan Payne: Cornish Pirates sign centre from Japanese club

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Gavin Cattle (left) and Jordan PayneImage source, Brian Tempest
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Gavin Cattle (left) welcomes Jordan Payne to the Mennaye

Cornish Pirates have signed New Zealand-born centre Jordan Payne.

The 25-year-old, who has agreed a two-year deal, joins from Japanese top flight side NEC Green Rockets.

The Auckland-born back has also spent time at the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise, and played ITM Cup rugby for Waikato in 2014.

"Jordan arrives in Cornwall with a big pedigree, having performed within certain elite environments," said Pirates coach Gavin Cattle.

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