Born in England with a Glaswegian father, the Scotland second row is a natural leader who has represented Scotland 63 times despite representing England at U 19 level.
Educated in Coventry, he only started to play rugby from the age of 15 when he joined the Barker's Butts club.
Jim has become an experienced Premiership campaigner having made his professional debut for Leicester Tigers in 2003, combined with a 3 year spell with Gloucester.
His illustrious career has also seen him play for Edinburgh, as well as Montpellier.
His retirement from international rugby in 2015 has allowed Jim to focus on Saracens, where he plays a vital role in one of the most squad dominant second rows in Europe.
In May 2017, Hamilton announced he is to retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, he won three Premiership titles and two European Cups, as well as 63 international caps.
(As of 15.05.2017)
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Career
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Leicester Tigers No 4 Lock |
2003 - 2008 |
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Edinburgh Rugby No 4 Lock |
2008 - 2010 |
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Gloucester Rugby No 4 Lock |
2010 - 2013 |
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Barbarians No 4 Lock |
2013 - 2013 |
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Montpellier No 4 Lock |
2013 - 2014 |
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Scotland No 4 Lock |
2006 - 2015 |
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Saracens No 4 Lock |
2014 - 2017 |
