Name: Mitch Burton
Nicknames: B**th Merton, Burtoni, Burtos, Fat Bast**d and probably loads I don’t know!
Position: 4 weeks ago I would have said 3 or 10 but having shed a bit of timber I’ll say 10
Previous clubs: Chippenham RFC, Bath RFC, London Welsh RFC, Jersey RFC, Newbury RFC
Representative Honours: England U16 & 18
Trophies/Medals: Apart from junior rugby the trophy cabinet is empty (Hopefully that will change on the 8th May this year when we win the Combo Cup)
How did you come to join Dings Crusaders: Bullied by Stean Williams four seasons ago and I am still here!
Worst rugby moment: Getting gassed by any front row players (a regular occurrence in recent seasons)
Best rugby moment: Playing Hartpury RFC at home this season against Tim Stevenson as I wasn’t the fattest 10 on the pitch for once! And having Robbie Fleck & Mike Tindall as my centres against London Irish #catchandpass
Toughest opponent: Aki Lea – He must have enjoyed running down my channel
Toughest team: This season I would say Ampthill RFC. I would also hate to be a visiting player to Dog S**t Corner!!
Favourite away ground: Clifton RFC – just for locality
Funniest coach trip memory: I have been on so many it is hard to narrow it down to one!
Favourite Dings player to play alongside and why: Always enjoyed having Stean Williams and Sam Cox either side of me in defence, meant I didn’t have to bring out the speed bump tackle too often.
Dings player(s) you would have liked to have played rugby with/with more: Pierre Zannuti ( top bloke ) I also would have liked to boss Kevin Spencer around like I do to Steve Plummer (maybe that break will improve his service!)
What sport would you be doing if you weren’t playing rugby: As most of you know I never shy away from confrontation so probably a physical sport like Golf. ( would of have been good at pie eating too)
Well thank you Burtoni we all know you a little better.
Getting to know is out every Monday untill the end of the season. Keep an eye out as you never know who it might be...