| MD | Players | Nationality | DOB | A(D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Feb-1997 | Gavin Walsh | New Zealand | 15-Jul-1966 | 30(223) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Martin Bayfield | England | 21-Dec-1966 | 30(64) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Allen Clarke | Ireland | 29-Jul-1967 | 29(209) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Ian Hunter | England | 15-Feb-1968 | 29(8) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Harvey Thorneycroft | Other | 22-Feb-1969 | 28(0) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Tim Rodber | England | 12-Jul-1969 | 27(225) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Jason Chandler | New Zealand | 23-Sep-1970 | 26(153) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Nick Beal | England | 02-Dec-1970 | 26(83) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Paul Grayson | England | 30-May-1971 | 25(269) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Shem Tatupu | Samoa | 18-May-1972 | 24(280) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Matt Dawson | England | 31-Oct-1972 | 24(114) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Gregor Townsend | Scotland | 26-Apr-1973 | 23(302) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Jonathan Bell | Ireland | 07-Feb-1974 | 23(15) |
| 22-Feb-1997 | Matt Volland | England | 30-Jun-1974 | 22(238) |
MD = Match date,
DOB = Date of birth,
A(D) = Age(days).