There is a news item on the Coventry site (copied across to Rolling Maul) which mentions that prop Adam Parkins, who was on loan from Northampton last season, will this season be playing for us.
Certainly an area that needs a few re-inforcements. Looks like he's a tight head and he was joint second highest try scorer for Cov last season. Very big lad. Be interesting to see how he performs in the scrum
His credentials seem to be as solid as his frame, welcome aboard Adam. We probably need a bit of bulk in fairness as the first choice 8 could be seen as a bit lightweight and there is nothing disrespectful in that comment, as they look like a very mobile unit. I am sure Kevin's game plan is tailored around first to the breakdown and generate quality, quick ball, for what on paper could be one of the most exciting back line ups the Championship has seen. If Powell, Mason and Ceves can gel and dictate to those around them, we have the potential to be a right handful next season.
I mentioned in a post on June 17 that Brian Dick had suggested on Twitter that Parkins would be at Moseley next season. There had been some speculation for a couple of months about this move on both Cov and Northampton forums - along with another Saints prop, Ethan Waller, who was also at Cov last season and appears to be seen by some as ready for the Championship.
