The 12 oldest players to feature in the Premiership this season…

4. Petrus du Plessis (London Irish), 36 years, 220 days on his most recent appearance

3. Schalk Brits (Saracens) 36 years, 335 days on his most recent appearance

2. Donncha O’Callaghan (Worcester Warriors) 38 years, 339 days on his most recent appearance

1. Peter Stringer (Worcester Warriors) 39 years, 284 days on his most recent appearance