Ben Loader

  • Position:
    Wing
  • Nickname:
    Loading/Len/Cench
  • Date of birth:
    1998-11-08
  • Place of birth:
    Reading, UK
  • Height:
    188 cm
  • Weight:
    95 kg
  • School:
    Wellington College, UK
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    18
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @benloader

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Watching England in the 2003 World Cup.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Playing for England against the Barbarians.

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

My school coaches - they helped me to believe in my talent and showed me it would take to be a professional rugby player.

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

Heading to the beach, drinking coffee, listening to music, cooking.

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

My parents - they gave me all the opportunities to do what I love and have always supported me.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Lisbon - beautiful city with great food and amazing people.

What is your favourite meal?

Spanish tapas.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Jason Robinson.

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

Jamie Foxx, Dr Dre, Anthony Bourdain, Mike Tyson, Rihanna.

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

Brok Harris.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Best - Suleiman Hartzenberg. Worst - Connor Evans.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Herschel Jantjies - Jimmy.