London Welsh Head Coach Phil Greening is delighted to get the signature of American Eagle prop Shawn Pittman.

Pittman, 22 years old and 6'4", has played for the USA six times including the recent Churchill Cup, and comes to Old Deer Park from Bayfield Sharks. He also represented the USA at Under 19 and Under 20 level.

Shawn goes into full training with the squad at the London Welsh Westminster ground, and further strengthens Greenings squad for the forthcoming season. The squad departs for a weeks intensive training with the Royal Marines this weekend.