Coventry Rugby Club are set to bring in new faces in a bid to kick start their flagging season.

Coventry were on the receiving end of a 36-12 mauling at Leeds on Sunday which prompted boss Keith Fairbrother to describe his side as a "disgrace".

New Zealand blindside Mark Taylor is expected to team up with the Coundon Road side tomorrow, and Australian open-side Carl Houston is also believed to have agreed terms.

The side may also be boosted by the return of Jason Hewlett who made a big impression when he played for the side on-loan from London Welsh last season, and, if work permits are arranged, 15 stone winger Mateiki Matti may also join the club.

Fairbrother commented: