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Vryheid Rugby Club player profile – Meet Mornè Ellis

A rugby centre needs good handling and running skills on the field. Ellis displays the perfect combination strength, speed and agility, proving himself a force to be reckoned with, even in the face of adversity.

The "lightning fast" Mornè Ellis, who took man of the match for Vryheid's first team in a memorable encounter against Volksrust last season, where both the first and second teams from Volksrust were annihilated by Vryheid's 'men in maroon,' the first team crushing their opponents with a spectacular score of 116-0. A rugby centre needs good handling and running skills on the field. Ellis displays the perfect combination strength, speed and agility, proving himself a force to be reckoned with, even in the face of adversity.
The “lightning fast” Mornè Ellis, who took man of the match for Vryheid’s first team in a memorable encounter against Volksrust last season, where both the first and second teams from Volksrust were annihilated by Vryheid’s ‘men in maroon,’ the first team crushing their opponents with a spectacular score of 116-0. A rugby centre needs good handling and running skills on the field. Ellis displays the perfect combination strength, speed and agility, proving himself a force to be reckoned with, even in the face of adversity.

Name: Mornè Ellis

Date of birth: November 30, 1989

Position: #13 Centre

Height: 1,68m

Weight: 83kg

Current profession: Parts Salesman at Farmtrac

Relationship Status: Single

Favourite colour: Blue

Favourite food: Chicken pasta

Favourite drink: Coke

Favourite sportsman: Joost Van Der Westhuizen

Favourite band or musician: “Any Afrikaans music.”

A great fan of Afrikaans music, Ellis (left) met with Robbie Wessels last year at a concert held at Vryheid Rugby Club and hosted by Vryheid Athletics Club.
A great fan of Afrikaans music, Ellis (left) met with Robbie Wessels last year at a concert held at Vryheid Rugby Club and hosted by Vryheid Athletics Club.

Rugby achievements: “u/18 Junior Club Natal; Northern Natal.”

What song is playing in your car at the moment?

“‘My Alles’ by Bobby Van Jaarsveldt

Which team do you look forward to playing the most and why?

“Newcastle. They’re our biggest opponents.”

What is your best quality on the field?

“Strength, speed and calm under pressure.”

Mornè Ellis (centre) in a match against Volksrust last season.
Mornè Ellis (centre) in a match against Volksrust last season.

What’s the best way to spend a weekend?

“Having a braai with friends and family.”

What has been the best advice that you have received?

“Don’t drink and drive.”

What advice would you give the next generation?

“If you commit to something, complete it.”

Using four words, how would you describe yourself?

“Committed, caring, responsible and reliable.”

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