Position

FORWARDS

Ruben van Heerden

Ruben van Heerden

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Date of Birth

1997-10-27

School

Affies

Height

200 cm

Weight

121 kg

DHL Stormers Caps

53

Player Stats

Attack

Carries

148

Metres Made

199

Passes

62

Try Assists

1

Clean Breaks

1

Crossed Gainline

53

Post-Contact Metres

109

Defence

Tackles

188

Dominant Tackle Contact

14

Turnovers Won

6

Kicking

Kicks In Play

1

Kicking Metres

60

Lineout

Line-outs Won Own Throw

83

Line-out Steals

6

ABOUT

What is your earliest rugby memory?

My dad buying me a rugby ball when i was a young boy.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Playing in the Vodacom URC Final at DHL Stadium.

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

My parents, their support and counsel has helped me immensely.

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

Explore everything the Western Cape has to offer and spending quality time with my family.

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

My Dad, his counsel, support and wisdom has shaped me into the man I am today.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Brisbane, it's a cool and vibrant city that has a lot to offer, the weather is also nice.

What is your favourite meal?

Sushi.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Willem Alberts.

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

Jesus Christ, Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise, Tom Brady, Sylvester Stallone.

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

Manie Libbok, he loves and understands the game and I think he will like to share his knowledge.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Best- Warrick Gelant. Worst- Gareth Wright.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Joseph Dweba.