Ruben van Heerden
- Position:Lock
- Nickname:Rubs
- Date of birth:1997-10-27
- Place of birth:Alberton
- Height:200 cm
- Weight:121 kg
- School:Affies
- DHL Stormers Caps:52
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Social media handles:Instagram: @ruben_vanheerden
Funniest person in the squad and why?
Joseph Dweba.
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.
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.
Attack
Carries
115Metres made
149Passes
57Offloads
13Try assists
1Defenders beaten
7Clean breaks
1Crossed gainline
43Post-contact metres
82
Defence
Tackles
160Dominant tackle contact
9Turnovers won
4
Lineout
Line-outs won own throw
66Line-out steals
5
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