LOWERHOUSE have signed Natal all-rounder Jon Kent as the new professional at Liverpool Road.

The 21-year-old, who replaces fellow South African Martin Van Jaarsveld, currently tops the first-class batting and bowling averages in his country's Supersport Series.

Following on from Todmorden's capture of Australian Matthew Nicholson, Kent's appointment means that all the Transco Lancashire League clubs have named their paid men for the new season.