Second row Swinson made his first team debut at Bath during the 2007/8 season.

A former Australian Grand Finalist with Sydney University, he was named Tynedale's player of the season for 2007/8, having helped them to promotion in to National Division Two.

 

School/university: Newcastle University

Previous clubs: Bedford Blues, Ruislip RFC, Sydney University, Tynedale

Nicknames: Swinno, Swins

Favourite TV show: The West Wing

Favourite film: Top Gun

Favourite music: The Killers

Favourite book: Harry Potter

Favourite food: Chicken sandwich and cereal bars

Most like to meet: Morgan Freeman

Least like to meet: George W Bush

Best moment in rugby: Playing in a grand final in Australia

Best moment outside of rugby: Getting in to University

Favourite place to visit: India

I love: To relax

I hate: Mornings