Andy Lea signs for 2020

Andy Lea has made the step up to League 1 for the 2020 season.

Rochdale Hornets is delighted to announce the signing of Thatto Heath captain Andy Lea for the 2020 League 1 season.

Lea, 27, plays loose forward and has captained National Conference League side Thatto Heath for the last three years.

He was also captain of the Lancashire BARLA tri series in 2019. 

He also toured Fiji in 2018 with BARLA Great Britain Open Age.

On the deal, he said: "I was made up when given the offer to sign.

"I've been really enjoying my rugby the past couple of years at Thatto in the National Conference League but when the opportunity came, it felt the right time to take it.

"I can't wait to get started now."

On the signing, head coach Matt Calland added: "Andy signs for us from Thatto Heath in the NCL.

"He comes with great leadership qualities and a real winning mentality.

"He has been captain not only of his club side but also his county, along with other international representative honours.

"He has great skill levels and a real workhorse in defence.

"Welcome, Andy."