School/university: Rugby School, Newcastle University

Previous clubs: Rosslyn Park, Tynedale

Nicknames: Big Rupes

Favourite TV show: Heroes

Favourite film: Old School

Favourite music: Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Favourite book: Flashman

Favourite food: A big steak!

Most like to meet: Brian Urlacher

Best moment in rugby: Walking on to the pitch

Best moment outside of rugby: Graduating from university

Favourite place to visit: Home sweet home!

Team-mate least like to share a room with and why: Robbie Kalbraier, I’ve never met someone who loves himself so much

I hate: Early mornings