4th April 2016

Cardiff Blues have bolstered the region's pack power ahead of next season with confirmation that lock George Earle and hooker Kirby Myhill will both move to the Welsh capital.

Giant forward Earle and dynamic front rower Myhill have both put pen to paper on contracts at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park and will move from Scarlets this summer.

South African born-lock Earle – now Welsh qualified – joined Scarlets in 2012 and has made 94 appearances.

The 29-year-old has previously played for Cheetahs in Super Rugby and Griquas, Western Province, Boland Cavaliers and the Golden Lions.

Hooker Myhill featured for Llanelli RFC before making his Scarlets debut in 2011. He has gone on to make 71 appearances for the region.

The 24-year-old is a former Wales Under-20 international and led his country in the 2012 Under-20 Six Nations and at the IRB Junior World Championships.

Earle and Myhill join Nick Williams, Matthew Morgan, Rhys Gill, Steve Shingler and Willis Halaholo as confirmed new signings for next season.

Head Coach Danny Wilson said: “I have worked with George and Kirby before so I am well aware of their qualities.

“They are both good professionals who will add not only to the squad we are building here but also the environment and culture.

“George is a hard-nosed second row forward who is uncompromising and brings real physicality to any team he plays for.

“He has both Guinness PRO12 and Super Rugby experience and will be a valuable asset to our pack resources.

“Kirby is a talented player of huge potential who I feel can really develop with us,” he added.

“I worked with him at the Scarlets and as part of the Wales Under-20s, when he really impressed alongside the likes of Rob Evans and Samson Lee.

“I am sure he will be keen to take this opportunity and really push on at Cardiff Blues.”



Factfiles:

Full name: George Earle

Born: January 9, 1987, Durban, South Africa

Major teams: Scarlets, Lions, Cheetahs, Western Province, Boland, Griquas.

Position: Lock

Height: 6ft 6in

Weight: 110kg



Full name: Kirby Myhill

Born: February 5, 1992, Burry Port, Wales

Major teams: Llanelli, Scarlets

Position: Hooker

Height: 6ft 0in

Weight: 103kg