A product of Neath College, Christian Loader came to the fore with Swansea, winning nineteen senior caps for Wales.
His progress was hampered by a series of injuries, but his career given a timely boost with a move to Pontypridd in 1999.
He then moved on to join Rotherham, returned to play for the Celtic Warriors regional team, and then on to Bath.
Christian Loader: Prop 52 appearances 1999-2001