Young Gun: Adam Jamieson – Cornish Pirates prop

Adam Jamieson spent most of last season out injured but the young tighthead has worked hard to regain full fitness this summer and he can’t wait to make his mark when the new season starts.
Moving to Penzance after five years in the Bath academy, the 21-year-old was looking to get some valuable game time in the Championship to further his experience of men’s rugby.
It started well with two starts in the opening two rounds of the season but a nasty neck injury struck and he could not regain fitness before the end of the season.
With his injury woes now behind him Jamieson is eager to show what he can do when the Pirates kick-off their pre-season against Aberavon next Saturday.
“Everything is going great so far in pre-season. I’m fit and eager to get going now,” he told The Rugby Paper.
“Last season was pretty frustrating after picking up the neck injury. I didn’t need surgery but it meant spending most of the season out nursing the injury and making sure it was all good before playing again.
“Hopefully I can hit the ground running in the upcoming friendlies and get some game time to earn a place in the matchday squad for the start of the Championship season.
“Injuries are part and parcel of being a rugby player but I hope to stay injury free this time around to try to make an impact. I’m not looking further than that for this season. I just want to stay fit and play rugby.”
Rugby started as a hobby at Corsham RFC for Jamieson, but after being picked up by Bath aged 15 he thought a rugby career could be on the cards.
He joined the renowned Filton College the following year where he played alongside Bristol‘s rising star Mitch Eadie and Worcester scrum-half Jean-Baptiste Bruzulier.
Having joined the Bath academy full-time after leaving school, he was selected in the England U20s squad for the 2014 Six Nations as well as turning out for England Students against Portugal.
He spent a few weeks on loan at the Scarlets and ended up playing in the LV=Cup. However, with opportunities at Bath limited, he decided to move on.
Despite the injuries, Jamieson feels the move was worth it, especially as he gets to train alongside one of the greatest props the Championship has seen in Alan Paver.
He added: “When the Pirates offered me a contract I thought it made sense as I would get more opportunities to get some game time in the Championship. But to be honest working with Alan Paver was what sold it for me.
“He’s been great with me and I’ve learnt a lot training alongside him.
All of the senior boys, in particluar Paul Andrew, are great at the club and they always help out the youngsters on and off the pitch.
“I like to think I’m pretty skilful for a prop and I like to get my hands on the ball as much as I can.
“But I know scrummaging is key and Alan and Paul always tell me to tweak things and try different techniques which have tended to work.
“My knowledge has gone through the roof by just speaking to them on a daily basis so I’m glad I’ve made the move.”