Ed, aged 26, who was born in New Zealand and educated at St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, later attended Chichester University where he achieved a BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Coaching.

In New Zealand he played for Rotorua Bay of Plenty under 20s, while at Chichester University he gained 1^st XV full colours. He was also an assistant rugby coach at Uni, has been a boarding tutor at Boundary Oak School in Hampshire, and in the past season undertook a work experience analyst role at Coventry Rugby.