THREE Penryn players have been included in Cornwall's squad for their annual Tamar Cup match against Devon at Tiverton on Monday (7.30pm ko).

Selectors and coaches have been observing games and watching eligible players at all levels since the start of the season. The squad have held training sessions and following this game it will be refined as the training intensifies.

CRFU President Peter James said: “Graham, his coaching team and the selectors have been busy since the start of the season in the selection and preparation of the squad.

"This game is important to both counties as they start their push towards the County Championship campaign. I would like to thank all our sponsors for their hard work and support of Cornwall Rugby.”

Cornwall have three fixtures during May against Surrey at Richmond on the May 6, Devon again on the May 13 at Ivybridge, before the final game against Hertfordshire at Camborne RFC on the May 20.

Chair of selectors Terry Carter said: “Our initial squad has changed slightly as other players come into contention whilst some others have left the squad through injuries and availability. We have again run our development squad this season and a number of guys have come into contention via this route.”

Following the Tamar Cup game a number of training sessions have been programmed.

Cornwall coach Graham Dawe said: “This game is crucial to allow us to observe players in the county shirt and how they perform under that additional pressure. Places for the championship games are up for grabs and players who perform well in the Tamar Cup, training and for their clubs, are in the mix for selection.”

CRFU Chair Denis Preece said: “We welcome our vocal and knowledgeable supporters who always give our boys a lift and of course Trelawny’s Army, who will be selling raffle tickets to win a signed Cornwall 2016 squad shirt which will be drawn in June.”

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Cornwall squad: Tommy Phillips, Richard Brown (capt), Andruis Zacharius, Brad Howe, Bryn Jenkins, George Jones, Mark Grubb, BJ Chpamn, Jack OUtlton, Mitchell Vague, Alex Ducker, Duncan Tout, Jack Simmons, Dean Bonds, Reece Brownfield. Replacements: Dom Connor, Sam Bartle, Robbie Dougard, Jon Drew, Chris Fuca, Grant Randlesome, Everard Reid, Jake Murphy, Fraser Honey, Richard Kevern, Tom Notman, Tony Robinson, Richard Friend.