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Conor Davidson

Position: Prop

Height: 185 cm

Weight: 114kg

DOB:1996

Loosehead prop Conor Davidson arrived in Doncaster in October 2021 as crucial injury cover for the Knights. Making the switch from Manly RUFC in New South Wales, the front rower arrived ready to test himself in the Championship and chalk up game time.It would be fair to say the prop then experienced a stellar season – playing 16 games and becoming an indispensable part of the Knights pack. Conor quickly became a favourite amongst Knights fans, teammates and staff. An incredibly difficult start to the 2022/23 season saw Conor seriously injured and ruled out for almost 5 months in Round 3 against Richmond. Returning against Coventry just 4 short weeks ago, it is clear the Aussie has lost none of his drive, talent, or commitment. A threat to any defensive line and a boulder to get past in attack, Conor can create headaches for many oppositions

Connor Edwards

Position: Centre

Height: 187 cm

Weight: 104kg

DOB: 1997

Centre Connor Edwards originally arrived in Doncaster on a loan deal from Welsh URC side Dragons in March 2021. Soon becoming a regular feature in the Knights team, touching down for crucial tries, the Welshman earned himself a full-time contract.Making 48 Knights appearances thus far, Connor also had loan spells with fellow Championship sides Jersey Reds and Hartpury before heading to Yorkshire.With a very combative style of play, Connor often causes havoc to opposition midfields with his harsh carries into contact or his barnstorming line-breaks. It is also far from unheard of for him to inflict big hits on any opposition looking to cut a line down his channel. Connor heads into every game intent on inflicting his influence on both defence and attack

Billy McBryde

Position: FullBack/Flyhalf

Height: 182 cm

Weight: 93kg

DOB: 1996

Full back/fly half Billy McBryde joined the Knights in the summer of 2020 as the Welsh Premiership’s top points scorer having notched up 163 points, including 6 tries, for RGC 1404 – a team for whom he also played 50 consecutive games.Since arriving in Doncaster, it would be fair to say that Billy has become a firm fan-favourite. His performances on the pitch and friendly demeanour off the turf quickly endeared him to the Castle Park faithful.Making his 50th Knights appearance today at Paton Field, moments like his length of the pitch interception tries against Ealing Trailfinders – a feat he mastered both at home and away – and Nottingham will live long in the memories of many Doncaster fans.Billy faced injury and new competition at the beginning of this season, but his commitment and merits have seen him claiming the full-back berth on consecutive occasions throughout the second half of the season.

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