PLAYER PROFILE : IAN PEEL POSITION : PROP BORN : 24/1/76 BIRTHPLACE : Otley HEIGHT : 5'11'' WEIGHT : 17st 0lb

The ex-Wharfdale RFC player has been signed by the Falcons for the start of the 1998/9 season.

The club's new prop made an impression with the management after being selected as part of the England Students team.

The young prop will certainly benefit from working alongside Van-Zandvliet, Nesdale, Popplewell, Hurter and Graham.

Peel made his debut for the Falcons in front of a home crown against London Irish on the 27th September 1998, as a replacement after 68 minutes of play. He has remained a part of the team either starting matches on the field or as a replacement, wherever, it is clear to see that he has a great talent and has a bright future ahead of him.