By Toby Costar 
Tim Bitirim joined the Blue and White’s from National League One side Loughborough Students.
The 21-year-old joined on a two-year contract to add further quality and competition to the back line at Butts Park Arena and is a welcomed addition after causing Coventry some problems last season.
Bitirim is a former Saracens and Wasps Academy utility back, who has also represented England Counties U20s, will continue his studies at Loughborough University.
15 Questions with Tim Bitirim
Age: 21
Place of birth: Watford
Height: 180m
Weight: 85kg
Where did You start play rugby: Harpenden RFC
Career highlight to date: Playing at Twickenham for Wasps academy
Why did you join Coventry: To step up from National One last season and test myself in an ambitious and challenging environment
What are you most looking forward to at Coventry: Training with guys who have played at Premiership level and learning from them!
Tell me something interesting about yourself: My cousin is Gordon Darcy
If you weren’t playing rugby, what would you be doing: I was with Watford Football Academy when I was younger so hopefully that!
Do you follow any other sports: I’m a big boxing fan
Favourite music artist/band: Drake
Favourite all time player: Brian O’Driscoll
Favourite movie: Batman Dark Knight
Jonny Wilkinson or Dan Carter and why: Wilko because he hits like a truck!
