Personal Overview

Growing up surrounded by rugby, with my dad being a coach, it helped me develop a good understanding of the game and sparked an ambition inside me to excel in the sport. I attended an all boys school renowned for its strenght in rugby which helped develop and bring out my competative side. During my school years I was selected for two invitational sides, one to New Zealand in 2016 and another to Ireland in 2018 which allowed me to experience new cultures and make valuable connections, which im passionate about today. After school I spent some time away from rugby due to covid and searched for new experiences but found myself drawn back to the game playing 7s for a village team in Fiji where we went to compete at the Wairiki 7s tournament in 2022. Emerging in a completely different culture, I learnt different skills and adapted to a very differnet style of play. Thereafter I moved back home to South Africa and played for Durbell Rugby Club for one season before moving to New Zeland where I have been playing for the past two years.

What makes me an asset to a rugby team is my commitment on and off the field, my leadership qualities and honesty with myself and my teammates. Strengths of my game include: 

Decision making

Kicking (87% conversion rate for 2024)

Communication

I am very passionate about the sport and have coaching expeience as well, so I would be open to any player/coach roles if needed.

VIDEO FOOTAGE LINK:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jGt5ZR1ybufqjiDNzXdtJuJVBdTD0iDD/view?usp=share_link 

Previous Clubs

• 2016 - Paarl Boys' High School
• 2022 - Ucunivatu Rugby Club Fiji
• 2024 - Durbell Rugby Club South Africa
• 2025 - Geraldine Rugby Club New Zealand
• 2026 - Linwood Rugby Club - Christchurch, New Zeland

Coaching References

Ian Malan (Durbell Rugby Club) +27790888077

Jone Waitati (Ucunivatu Rugby Club) +6797258184

CullenVanderMerwe(U/20Coach) +27760687511

Video Footage