BREAKING NEWS: Robins sign up Parsons (From Swindon Advertiser)

BREAKING NEWS: Robins sign up Parsons

11:03am Tuesday 15th July 2008 in Sport

ROBINS have announced the signing of a replacement number eight rider for their threadbare squad.

Already missing Troy Batchelor, Seb Alden and Manuel Hauzinger through injury, Swindon have been dealt another blow with the news that Cory Gathercole will face six weeks on the sidelines with a hand injury.

However, the Robins have moved swiftly to sign 22-year-old Australian Joel Parsons to take up the number eight berth.

• For the full story, see tomorrow's Swindon Advertiser.