Cameron Neild

Relentless at the breakdown, Cameron Neild is the type of unglamorous, hard-grafting flanker that every successful pack needs. Born on 6 September 1994, he forms a key part of the Newcastle Red Bulls' defensive engine room, where his high work rate and persistent pursuit of turnover ball regularly create attacking platforms for his team. Neild tackles with intensity and competes fiercely over the ball, but he also brings a sharp rugby intelligence, reading the game well and positioning himself to make telling interventions at the moments that matter. He is a reliable option around the fringes too, carrying strongly and providing support lines that keep attacks ticking over. A tenacious competitor and a leader through his actions on the pitch, he sets standards with the sheer volume of his effort across the full eighty minutes, rarely dropping off the pace even in the closing stages. That combination of physicality, stamina and footballing nous makes him a cornerstone of the Red Bulls' forward effort and a dependable presence in the heart of the back row, the sort of player whose value is felt as much by his team-mates as it is by the watching crowd.