Ali Vermaak

  • Position:
    Prop
  • Nickname:
    Ali Cat
  • Date of birth:
    1986-04-28
  • Place of birth:
    Port Elizabeth
  • Height:
    176 cm
  • Weight:
    111 kg
  • School:
    Henties Cilliers
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    70
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @Alistairvermaak

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Playing touch rugby with my friends on a soccer field.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Making my DHL WP and DHL Stormers debut. And winning the Currie Cup twice.

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

My family. Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters. I come from a underprivileged community and I promised to give myself a better life and help them where I can through Rugby. And rugby has help me alot over the years.

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

Spend time with my family. Wife and two kids.

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

My Family is my inspiration.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

QueensTown New Zealand. It is just a beautiful city, green and clean.

What is your favourite meal?

Pasta or braaivleis.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Os du Randt

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

My late mother late grand mother my Dad. I would just invite Family members. I've got a big family.

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

Brok Harris and Ruhan Nel. They've both got the characteristics of a coach.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Seabelo Senatla best. BJ Dixon hahah no i dont know.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Sazi Sandi. He is always full of energy.