Vryheid Rugby Club – Meet Andrè Ellis
An avid all round sportsman, Ellis displays the necessary skills and enthusiasm to encourage other team members to push themselves to the limit, often leading by example.
Vryheid Rugby Club Player Profile
Name: André Ellis
Date of birth: January 7, 1987
Position: Scrumhalf (9)
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 83kg
Current profession: Stock and Fleet Controller at HA van der Laan & Co.
Relationship Status: Single
Favourite colour: Green
Favourite food: Pasta
Favourite drink: Tomato Cocktail
Favourite car: Toyota Hilux
Favourite sportsman: Shaun Pollock and Joost van der Westhuizen.
Favourite band or musician: Francois van Coke and all his bands.
Favourite TV show: News and The Mentalist
Rugby achievements: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 KZN Rural Rugby and Northern Natal Teams.
Cats or dogs? “Neither, I prefer fish.”
What song is playing in your car at the moment?
“Toe vind ek jou – Francois van Coke ft Karin Zoid.”
Which team do you look forward to playing the most and why?
“Newcastle Highlanders (AGAIN)”
What is your best quality on the field?
“Injuries… only joking. I believe in leading by example.”
What’s the best way to spend a weekend?
“Playing any sport like rugby, cricket or golf, for example and socializing with team mates and friends afterwards.”
What has been the best advice that you have received?
“What you put in, you’ll get in return.”
What advice would you give the next generation?
“Stay positive no matter what happens. Stay positive. Be disciplined and have self respect, no matter where you are.”
Using four words, how would you describe yourself?
“Helpful, fun, positive and analytical.”
What is your motto for 2015?
“Fix what is or was broken. Be myself.”
