Connor Evans

  • Position:
    Lock
  • Nickname:
    Cevans
  • Date of birth:
    2002-01-24
  • Place of birth:
    Cape Town
  • Height:
    198 cm
  • Weight:
    113 kg
  • School:
    Bishops
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    23
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @Connor_evans4

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Playing my first game of mini rugby in grade 1.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Playing a stacked Leicester Tigers team at Welford Road.

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

I have a very strong support group in my corner. Tough to single one person out.

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

Beach days, Golf, Be social, University.

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

My parents, just from the way they’ve guided me. How I’ve learnt from their failings and successes. How they’ve supported me through my failing and successes and just being there for me for no reason other than that they want the best for me.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Veronia, Italy. Awesome old town that never got boring.

What is your favourite meal?

Sushi.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Schalk Burger.

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

Kevin Hart, Johnny Manziel, My little brother, Bella Hadid, Donald Trump (just for bants).

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

Brok Harris - because he is a coach.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Sazi Sandi. Genuine humour that doesn’t come at the expense of someone else.