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Corne Weilbach

  • Position:
    Prop
  • Nickname:
    Pottie
  • Date of birth:
    2002-02-18
  • Place of birth:
    Cape Town
  • Height:
    185 cm
  • Weight:
    124 kg
  • School:
    Paul Roos Gymnasium
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    1
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @corneweilbach

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Watching the DHL Stormers with my friend at Newlands.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Winning all games in Europe with the Junior Boks.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

Hannes Prinsloo, he helped me stay fit and strong through from the beginning of my rugby career.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

Braai, socialize with friends and swim.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

Both my parents have played an huge role in where I am today and have always been 100% behind me in everything I do.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Venice, I am a huge fan of the city's concept that it is built on water and all the different shops.

What is your favourite meal?

Chicken Schnitzel and salad.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Duane Vermeulen.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

Dricus du Plessis, RadioRaps, Jack Parow, Francois van Coke, Frans Malherbe.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

Brok Harris, you have to become a coach if you have 22 years of professional rugby experience.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Best dressed - Suleiman Hartzenberg. Worst dressed - Louw Nel.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Adre Smith - his dirty jokes are funny.

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