2019-20 squad – forwards

Edward Anderson

• Date of birth: 02/01/2000
• Height: 182cm
• Weight: 96kg
• Hometown: Darlington
• Course: Mechanical Engineering (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Newcastle Falcons Academy
• Career highlights: Captaining North of England U18
• Hobbies: Farming
• Interesting fact: I'm a twin

Ed Ashcroft

• Date of birth: 27/06/1999
• Height: 191cm
• Weight: 112kg
• Hometown: Southend
• Course: Sport & Social Science (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Westcliff RFC, Saracens U18
• Hobbies: Buffets
• Interesting fact: I'd back myself with the lyrics to the majority of Adele's 21 album

Joe Atkins

• Date of birth: 28/04/2000
• Height: 188cm
• Weight: 133kg
• Hometown: Sherborne
• Course : Sports Management & Coaching (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : North Dorset RFC
• Career highlights: Scoring a hat-trick
• Hobbies: Golf, cricket
• Interesting fact: I have been to New Zealand

Edoardo Balocco

• Date of birth: 09/10/1997
• Height: 198cm
• Weight: 108kg
• Hometown: Milan, Italy
• Course: MSc International Management
• Previous rugby experience: Cardiff Met RFC, Italy U19, Italian National Academy, Cus Milano Rugby
• Career highlights: Playing for Harlequins in the Premiership Shield
• Hobbies: Skiing, sailing, cooking
• Interesting fact: Some people like to call me the Italian Stallion

Chris Barry

• Date of birth: 09/07/1996
• Height : 185cm
• Weight: 105kg
• Hometown: Cork
• Course: MSc Management
• Previous rugby experience : Bath Rugby United, Christian Brothers College
• Career highlights: Securing our best-ever finish in BUCS Super Rugby last season
• Hobbies: Drinking coffee by myself, going to the cinema by myself, making poached eggs
• Interesting fact: Irish is my first language

Elliot Berryman

• Date of birth: 02/10/1998
• Height: 199cm
• Weight: 115kg
• Hometown: Yeovil
• Course: Sports Performance (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Bath Rugby Academy, Millfield School 1st XV, Yeovil RFC
• Career highlights: Playing in the Premiership Shield for Bath Rugby
• Hobbies: Knitting
• Interesting fact: I was ranked top 10 in England for the discus at U20

Gwilym Bradley

• Date of birth: 10/09/2000
• Height: 186cm
• Weight: 100kg
• Hometown: London
• Course: Economics (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Wales U19, Cardiff Blues A, London Irish
• Career highlights: Representing Wales at U19 level against England and Japan
• Hobbies: Gym and rugby
• Interesting fact: I watch Australian TV daily

Oli Cattell

• Date of birth: 06/10/1999
• Height: 196cm
• Weight: 114kg
• Hometown: Wiveliscombe
• Course: Sports Performance (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience: Wiveliscombe RFC, Beechen Cliff School, Somerset, Bath Rugby Academy, Scotland U18
• Career highlights: Representing Scotland, signing a professional contract, captaining Beechen Cliff School
• Hobbies: n/a
• Interesting fact: I have size 14 feet

Harry Chase

• Date of birth: 27/01/2001
• Height: 185cm
• Weight: 95kg
• Hometown: Gloucester
• Course: Sport Management & Coaching (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Minchinhampton, Gloucester Rugby, Bristol Bears, Hartpury College
• Career highlights: Winning the AASE League and touring to South Africa for the World School Festival
• Hobbies: Table tennis, the movies and family time
• Interesting fact: I can speak fluent French

Ayden Chenoweth

• Date of birth : 13/10/2000
• Height: 185cm
• Weight: 100kg
• Hometown: Weston-super-Mare
• Course: Sports Performance (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Hornets RFC, Bath Rugby Academy, Beechen Cliff School
• Career highlights: Getting to the AASE Final with Beechen Cliff School
• Hobbies: Only rugby
• Interesting fact: I have an afro

Alex Curtis

• Date of birth: 19/04/1999
• Height: 185cm
• Weight: 113kg
• Hometown: St Albans
• Course: Mathematics (Year 3)
• Previous rugby experience: Old Albanians RFC, Hertfordshire U20
• Career highlights: Winning the County Cup at school, reaching the national semi-finals with Old Albanians and Herts U20
• Hobbies: Rugby, hiking and travelling
• Interesting fact: I can play Wonderwall on guitar

Alexander Davies

• Date of birth : 09/07/1999
• Height: 189cm
• Weight: 110kg
• Hometown: Oakham
• Course: Physics (Year 3)
• Previous rugby experience : Oakham RFC
• Career highlights: Chasing down an opposition winger to save a try
• Hobbies: Rugby 08 domination
• Interesting fact: I'm on the property ladder at 20

Jordi den Hartog

• Date of birth: 12/10/1996
• Height: 181cm
• Weight : 100kg
• Hometown: Newcastle Emlyn
• Course: Chemical Engineering (Year 5)
• Previous rugby experience : Llandovery College, Scarlets U18, Netherlands U18
• Career highlights: Winning the Bath Combination Cup
• Hobbies: Football
• Interesting fact: I was once stung by a box jellyfish at the Great Barrier Reef

Sam Dod

• Date of birth: 11/12/2000
• Height: 193cm
• Weight: 105kg
• Hometown: High Wycombe
• Course: Biochemistry (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Kingsbridge RFC
• Career highlights: Playing in the Champions Trophy Final at Allianz Park
• Hobbies: Chop tackles, eating, ridiculing Manchester United supporters
• Interesting fact: I love cricket

Sam Elrick

• Date of birth : 28/10/1999
• Height: 177cm
• Weight: 107kg
• Hometown: Genova, Italy
• Course: Sports Performance (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Bath Rugby, Italy U20
• Career highlights: Debut for Italy U20
• Hobbies: Anime, NBA2K, Madden
• Interesting fact: I'm a twin - my brother Simone also plays for the University of Bath and Bath Rugby Academy

Simone Elrick

• Date of birth : 28/10/1999
• Height : 179cm
• Weight: 116kg
• Hometown : Genova, Italy
• Course: French & Italian (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Burnham on Sea RFC, Bath Rugby, Somerset age-grade, Bryanston School
• Career highlights: Making my Bath Rugby United debut
• Hobbies: Anime, speed eating
• Interesting fact: I have played every position on the pitch multiple times (except 9)

Harry Ferguson

• Date of birth: 19/03/1998
• Height: 183cm
• Weight: 118kg
• Hometown: Stourbridge
• Course: Health & Exercise (Year 4)
• Previous rugby experience: University of Western Australia, Stourbridge RFC, Droitwich RFC
• Career highlights: Ran over Tom Curry a couple of times. Also once met Andy Goode.
• Hobbies: Rugby, Tinder, pub. In that order.
• Interesting fact: Despite Henry Purchase's (wrongful) claim, I am the best looking bloke in Bath
• Instagram: @harryferg1

Conor Finch

• Date of birth: 27/10/1999
• Height: 185cm
• Weight: 85kg
• Hometown: Bedford
• Course: Politics & International Relations (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Bedford School, Northampton Saints, Ireland U18
• Career highlights: Reaching the Champions Trophy final, playing for Ireland
• Hobbies: Rugby, surfing, cricket
• Interesting fact: BSDA champion
• Instagram: @finchconor

James Fitzmaurice

• Date of birth: 18/03/1998
• Height: 201cm
• Weight: 112kg
• Hometown: Chichester
• Course: Mechanical Engineering (Year 4)
• Previous rugby experience : Chichester RFC
• Career highlights: Stepping a full-back
• Hobbies: Shopping from the top shelf
• Interesting fact: I'm too tall to ride Swarm at Thorpe Park

Will French

• Date of birth: 13/05/1999
• Height : 176cm
• Weight: 105kg
• Hometown: Bolton
• Course : Sports Performance (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Myerscough College
• Career highlights: Winning the Bath Combination Cup, slotting a drop goal in a senior Colts game
• Hobbies: Karaoke, synchronised swimming
• Interesting fact: I make a naughty Margarita cocktail
• Instagram: @willfrench01

Caley Gray

• Date of birth: 15/12/1999
• Height: 178cm
• Weight: 98kg
• Hometown: Upminster
• Course: Mathematics (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : England Universities RL, Scotland U19 RL, London Broncos RL, Campion School, Brentwood RFC
• Career highlights: Playing professional and international Rugby League
• Hobbies: Being annoying, run it straight challenge
• Interesting fact: My head is so big, it has a gravitational pull
• Instagram: @caleygray15

Xavier Hastings

• Date of birth: 18/05/2001
• Height: 186cm
• Weight: 106kg
• Hometown : Salisbury
• Course: Social Sciences (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Salisbury RFC, Bath Rugby Academy, England U18
• Career highlights: Playing for England U18 against Scotland
• Hobbies: Golf
• Interesting fact: I lived in the United States for three years when I was younger

Rory Holland

• Date of birth: 27/03/2000
• Height: 184cm
• Weight: 105kg
• Hometown: Leamington Spa
• Course: Pharmacy (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Rugby School, Scottish Exiles, Irish Exiles
• Career highlights: Being invited to age-grade Scotland camps, an unbeaten tour against the Irish Academies
• Interesting fact: I spent seven years living in China

Cameron Keys

• Date of birth : 21/01/2000
• Height: 188cm
• Weight: 98kg
• Hometown : Bridge of Allan
• Course: Mathematical Sciences (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Stirling County RFC
• Career highlights : Winning the Scottish Cup at Murrayfield, the Varsity match last season
• Hobbies: Rewatching Stokesy hit 135* to save The Ashes this summer
• Interesting fact: Official Thomas House rugby challenge champion

George Malone

• Date of birth: 30/07/1999
• Height: 187cm
• Weight: 105kg
• Hometown: Reading
• Course: Civil & Architectural Engineering (Year 3)
• Previous rugby experience : Reading School, Tadley RFC, Berkshire Rugby
• Career highlights: Winning the Berkshire Cup
• Hobbies: Socialising, cooking, relaxing
• Interesting fact: I'm half Greek, half South African and I'm the kit secretary for 2019-20

Jordan Martin

• Date of birth: 01/11/1998
• Height : 191cm
• Weight: 110kg
• Hometown: Chigwell
• Course: Sports Performance (Year 3)
• Previous rugby experience : Blackheath & Wanstead
• Career hightlights: Playing A League with Bath Rugby in my first year
• Hobbies: Tipping Point
• Interesting fact: I'm a scaffolder

Archie McNicol

• Date of birth: 13/11/1999
• Height: 170cm
• Weight: 103kg
• Hometown: Glasgow
• Course: German & Spanish (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Edinburgh Academicals, SASRII (SAS Rugby International Institute), Edinburgh age-grade teams
• Career highlights: I once scored from 25m out
• Hobbies: Weightlifting, reading, pinting
• Interesting fact: I have two false teeth and have cracked my head open seven times

Rory Mead

• Date of birth: 22/10/1999
• Height : 183cm
• Weight : 92kg
• Hometown : Bude
• Course: Sport & Exercise Science (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : Exeter Chiefs Academy, Cornwall U20
• Career highlights : Scoring against Bristol to win the game for Exeter Chiefs Academy
• Hobbies: Marvel nerd
• Interesting fact: I'm better at socials than I am at rugby...

Olu Odunlami

• Date of birth : 07/06/2001
• Height: 180cm
• Weight : 88kg
• Hometown: London
• Course: International Development and Economics (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Harlequins U15, Saracens U18, England 7s
• Career highlights: Winning the National Cup with Dulwich College, making my England 7s debut
• Hobbies: Bit of basketball
• Interesting fact: Can't swim, whistle, click or ride a bike

Henry Purchase

• Date of birth: 09/09/1997
• Height: 188cm
• Weight: 103kg
• Hometown: Wolverhampton
• Course: Civil Engineering (Year 4)
• Previous rugby experience : Wolverhampton, Newport Salop RUFC
• Career highlights: BUCS 7s Championships semi-finals
• Hobbies: Rugby, Score and Tinder
• Interesting fact: I am CEO and founder of a business - FortitudeSEO Ltd (www.fortitudeseo.com)
• Instagram: @henrypurchase

Tom Rowland

• Date of birth: 17/11/1998
• Height: 186cm
• Weight: 108kg
• Hometown: Bristol
• Course: Sports Performance (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience : England U18, Bristol Bears, Ponsonby (NZ), Clifton RFC
• Career highlights: Bristol Bears debut in the Premiership Cup, getting capped for England U18
• Hobbies: Food, travelling, Netflix and yoga
• Interesting fact: Grade 3 recorder

Jordan Smith

• Date of birth: 03/03/1997
• Height: 185cm
• Weight: 97kg
• Hometown: Gloucester
• Course: Sports Performance (Year 3)
• Previous rugby experience : Saintsbridge RFC, Cinderford RFC
• Career highlights: Captaining Somerset U20
• Hobbies: Kickboxing, listening to music
• Interesting fact: I taught kickboxing and martial arts for over a year during my placement

John Smith

• Date of birth: 19/02/1999
• Height: 196cm
• Weight: 106kg
• Hometown: Frankfurt, Germany
• Course : Politics & International Relations (Year 3)
• Previous rugby experience : SC 1880 Frankfurt, Germany U18
• Career highlights: Captaining Germany U18 at the European Championships
• Hobbies: Exercising, cooking, reading and socialising
• Interesting fact: I am an incredible dancer

Harry Sturge

• Date of birth : 08/09/2000
• Height : 185cm
• Weight : 105kg
• Hometown: Chelmsford
• Course: Architecture (Year 1)
• Previous rugby experience : Saracens, Southend & Felsted School
• Career highlights: Reaching the NatWest Schools Cup semi-finals
• Hobbies: Binge eating
• Interesting fact: I was national champion for discus in Year 8

Tom Williams

• Date of birth : 25/11/1998
• Height: 185cm
• Weight: 94kg
• Hometown: York
• Course: Aerospace Engineering (Year 2)
• Previous rugby experience: York RFC, Yorkshire Carnegie Academy
• Career highlights: Two National Cup club finals with York, although we lost both
• Hobbies: I like a good old bang on the drums in my free time
• Interesting fact: 60% of the time, it works every time