Roger Wilson
Roger Wilson's durability at the highest level is unquestionable as is the consistency of his performance. As the mainstay of the Ulster pack, Roger played in all 26 competitive games during the 2006/07 season and in doing so achieved his 100th Ulster cap in record time.
A powerful ball carrying No8, Roger Wilson consistently gets over the gainline from the base of the scrum. In general play his aggression at the breakdown, athleticism in the loose and physically abrasive tackling style have earned him the respect of team mates and opposition alike.
Roger Wilson's inspirational, uncompromising style of play and tireless work ethic on the pitch earned Roger the honour of captaining Ulster.
Roger Wilson made his Irish debut in 2005, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Harry McKibbin and his two uncles, Harry Jnr and Alastair, who all represented Ireland.
The lure of the Guinness Premiership saw Roger Wilson sign for the Northampton Saints in 2008 where the quality and consistency of his performances quickly established him as a firm fan's favourite in his first season at Frankllin's Gardens.
In 2009 Roger Wilson was a European Challenge Cup winner with Northhampton when they defeated French side Bourgoin.
Roger Wilson played an important role in Northampton's excellent European Cup campaign in 2011 only to lose out to Leinster at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. |
