Meet the newest member of the Black and Red Army, Scotland ‘A’ full-back Steve Jones who has joined Edinburgh from Newcastle Falcons. Like our all-time record try scorer in the Magners League, Simon Webster, 26-year-old Jones originally hails from the north-east of England and he is aiming to inject some further pace and power into our back-three.

Jones is the latest player to shed some light on what makes him tick by taking part in our popular First XV Q & A. To join Steve in a team that is really going places why not sign up for a great value 09/10 Edinburgh Season Ticket. Prices start from only £30 (Juniors), so call 0131 346 5180 now to become part of a team an inspirational capital can be proud of.

Front row questions: First club you ever played for?
Stockton Rugby Club near Middlesbrough; I started playing for them when I was seve.
Front row questions: First position you ever played in?
Stand-off. I moved to full-back when I was about 11 or 12 when my coach at the time thought I would be best suited to full-back. I don’t know whether he wanted me out of the way!
First time you thought you would play professional rugby?
I have always really loved playing rugby since I was seven and I started playing representative rugby for Durham. Then I was taken on by Newcastle Falcons Academy when I was 17, so that was the time when I realised it could happen.
Second row questions: Most memorable try?
The first try I scored for Newcastle was pretty big. That was last year against Newport Gwent Dragons.
Second row questions: Most difficult opponent?
I played against Brian O’Driscoll when I was at the Borders. Although he didn’t have his best game that day, his reputation speaks for itself and he is an awesome player.
Back row questions: Greatest ever achievement?
Becoming a professional rugby player is a massive achievement and I’m chuffed that I’ve achieved that. Playing for Scotland ‘A’ was a pretty big honour as well – hopefully that will be start towards bigger things.
Back row questions: Greatest ever holiday?
I haven’t been to too many exotic places, but I really enjoyed the Churchill Cup in Canada when we had some free time on the tour.
Back row questions: Greatest ever film seen?
Recently I went to see X-Men Origins: Wolverine which is pretty special
Half-back questions: Last CD you bought or downloaded?
Coldplay
Half-back questions: Favourite ever CD?
Michael Jackson’s Greatest Hits
Midfield questions: Best stadium you have ever played in?
Murrayfield
Midfield questions: Best aspect about living in Edinburgh?
I have lived in Edinburgh before and the two aspects that really stood out were the Festival and Hogmanay. Both events were pretty special.
Back three questions: Biggest influence on your career so far?
My fiancée Natalie because four years ago I almost decided to quit rugby, but she convinced me to continue playing.
Back three questions: Main hobby away from rugby?
I’m studying for a Masters in surveying and I also like playing the guitar, although I’m not any good.
Back three questions: Worst dressed player at Edinburgh?
At the moment I couldn’t say to be honest, but I’ll go for Nick De Luca just for a bit of banter.