Kiwi lock Sorenson made an instant impact since joining the Falcons in the autumn of 2006 from New Zealand province Bay of Plenty.
Voted the Bay’s best forward in the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup, the abrasive lock provides a steadying influence in the line out and the tight phases.
Formerly part of the Chiefs Super 14 training squad, Sorenson played against the 2005 British and Irish Lions as Bay of Plenty gave them a real scare in a tight and tension-filled encounter.
Having enjoyed a successful first season with Newcastle in the Guinness Premiership, Sorenson signed a new three-year contract in the summer of 2007.
School/university: Katikati College
Previous clubs: Bay of Plenty, Chiefs (NZ)
Nicknames: Soz
Favourite TV show: That 70s Show
Favourite film: Blood Diamond
Favourite music: Fat Freddie’s Drop (NZ)
Favourite book: Gone Fishing (NZ)
Favourite food: Seafood
Most like to meet: Chris Rock
Best moment in rugby: Winning the Ranfurly Shield with Bay of Plenty in 2004 by beating Auckland
Best moment outside of rugby: My wedding day, or surfing at Matakana Island
Favourite place to visit: Fiji
Team-mate least like to share a room with and why: Joe McDonnell. His snoring is so bad you can’t even stay in the same hotel!
I love: Winning
I hate: Losing
