MALVERN director of rugby David Robins has strengthened his squad with the signing of Pershore RFC scrum-half Julian Lambert.

A feisty, driving player, he gelled well with the back row in the warm-up match with National League side Old Pats and impressed spectators with his direct style.

With Ian 'Beano' White out of the picture until Christmas and the loss of Julien Davies, Lambert fills a crucial role in the Malvern squad.