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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:
    33
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @ruben_vanheerden

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.

Scoring

  • Minutes Played

    65

  • Minutes Played First Half

    40

  • Minutes Played Second Half

    25

Discipline

  • Penalty Conceded

    2

  • Penalty Defence

    2

  • Offside

    2

  • Penalty Conceded Q1

    1

  • Penalty Conceded Q2

    1

Attack

  • Carries

    6

  • Metres Made

    19

  • Passes

    7

  • Offload

    4

  • Defender Beaten

    2

  • Clean Break

    1

  • Crossed Gainline

    4

  • Failed Gainline

    2

  • Post Contact Metres

    10

  • Carry Distance

    33

  • Carry Q1

    3

  • Carry Q2

    1

  • Carry Q3

    2

  • Defender Beaten Q1

    1

  • Defender Beaten Q2

    1

  • Metres Made Q1

    3

  • Metres Made Q2

    1

  • Metres Made Q3

    2

  • Metres In Contact

    9

Defence

  • Tackle

    11

  • Percent Tackle Made

    100

  • Total Attempted Tackles

    11

  • Total Successful Tackles

    11

  • Out Of Game

    3

  • Back In Game

    4

  • Tackle Q1

    2

  • Tackle Q2

    2

  • Tackle Q3

    7

  • Trapped

    4

Lineout

  • Lineouts Won Own Throw

    7

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