Mark
was capped by England at 16 and 18 Group levels, and has also played for Harlequins,
learned his rugby at Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, before going to Brunel
University where he studied Communications and Media Studies.
A
former playing colleague of Chris Cracknell's at both Harlequins and Newbury,
Mark made six appearances for London Irish since arriving at the Madejski Stadium
in July.