A TAILOR from Cirencester has been signed up by Gloucester Rugby Club to keep players looking as good off the pitch as they do on it.

Tom Wharton of Barrington Ayre has been bought in to look after suits and tailoring for the team.

Already known for producing the clothing for sports stars such as footballer Robbie Savage and ex England cricketer Michael Vaughan, the Market Place firm Barrington Ayre has now turned its attention to being official supplier of formal wear for the next three seasons.

The sister company of Barrington Ayre, online shirt bespoke shirt service, ShirtSmart, will be responsible for the players shirts.

“As a Gloucestershire based tailor we are incredibly proud to have been asked to get involved with such a great club,” said Tom. “We have designed the players a stunning suit and this will be available to buy to show your support for the boys."

Gloucester Rugby Club's commercial manager Mike Turner said: "It’s great for the club to be working with Barrington Ayre, a business that is growing and going from strength-to-strength. The players have been really happy with the process of picking and designing the new match day formal wear.

"Barrington Ayre have been really responsive and reactive to the design process and everyone at the club cannot wait to be dressed in the new clothing."