Lock Robert Sidoli was born in Merthyr Tydfil and has made an excellent start to his Cardiff Blues career, featuring in all Celtic League games for the Blues so far this season.
Against Edinburgh this weekend he will start as replacement, as the Blues look to record their first away win of the season. Cardiffblues.com asked Robert some personal questions to find out what makes him tick.
Nickname Sid
Date of Birth 21st June 1979
Birthplace Merthyr Tydfil
Position Second Row
Favourite Meal Anything Italian
Favourite film? The Shawshank Redemption/ Braveheart
Whats playing on your car stereo? Real Radio
Favourite TV programme? Only fools and horses
Last book you read? Facing Ali and Lance Armstrongs autobiography
Hobbies Snooker and motorbikes
Most memorable rugby moment My 1st cap for Wales in South Africa
Biggest influence on your career My family and certain people of Merthyr RFC
If you didnt become a rugby player youd like to have been
a professional swimmer
What advice would you give to a young player? Enjoy your rugby and also have other hobbies
What superstitions do you have? Not saying!
What magazines do you buy? Varies!
Favourite holiday destination? Italy
Dream celebrity date? Julia Roberts and Kelly Brook
Whats your most annoying habit? Too many to mention
Most admired opponent? Ben Kay
Worst practical joke played on you? On my first day working in a bar, I was told to ask the boss for the long wait in the cellar. Lets just say, I was in there for a while!
Who would you least like to be stranded on a desert island with and why? Gethin Jenkins Especially if he hasnt been fed!