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

AGE is no barrier for rugby players at the top level, so who are the oldest to appear in the Aviva Premiership this season?

12. Schalk Burger (Saracens), 35 years, three days on his most recent appearance

11. Franco van der Merwe (London Irish), 35 years, 32 days on his most recent appearance

10. Anthony Perenise (Bath Rugby), 35 years, 46 days on his most recent appearance

9. Allister Hogg (Newcastle Falcons), 35 years, 84 days on his most recent appearance

8. Kahn Fotuali'i (Bath Rugby), 35 years, 329 days on his most recent appearance

7. Nili Latu (Newcastle Falcons), 36 years, 47 days on his most recent appearance

6. Rob Vickers (Newcastle Falcons), 36 years, 84 days on his most recent appearance

5. Scott Lawson (Newcastle Falcons), 36 years, 197 days on his most recent appearance

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