A product of Neath College, Chris 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.

A regional home
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