Scrum half Samson represented Scotland in the IRB Under-19s World Cup in the summer of 2007, before being named in the Under-20s squad for 2008. As well as playing for the Falcons Development Team, Ross also represents Tynedale RFC.

School/university: Newcastle University

Previous clubs: Stewart’s Melville FP (Edinburgh), Tynedale

Nicknames: Sammy, Rossy

Favourite TV show: Lost

Favourite film: Van Wilder

Favourite music: Fratellis, Arctic Monkeys

Favourite book: The Game

Favourite food: Steak, chips and peppercorn sauce

Most like to meet: Austin Powers

Least like to meet: Russell Brand, politicians, Will Carling

Best moment in rugby: First game for Scotland age group

Best moment outside of rugby: Playing tennis with Cliff Richard

Favourite place to visit: Facebook

Team-mate least like to share a room with and why: Jack Harrison, awful banter

I love: Travelling, resting

I hate: Automated phone lines