Craig Peter Hamilton won his first cap on the 2004 summer tour, coming on as a replacement in the second Test against Australia. The cap was reward for sterling performances against Queensland Reds, New South Wales Country, and New South Wales which led him to be heralded as the 'find of the tour'. He represented Scotland U21 in the 2000 Sanzar tournament, starting against Tonga and coming on as a replacement against South Africa and Argentina. He also represented Scottish Students, in particular starting in their game against French Students at Inverleith in March 2002. Previously a player at West of Scotland and while growing up in Stranraer, Wigtownshire.