Meet Wessie Van Der Westhuyzen
Inspiring confidence in his team on the field and on social media platforms with unrivalled competency in his playing role as 'Number 8' on the field as well as effective communication skills, he pushes his squad to perform to the best of their ability as a unit, a force to be reckoned with.
Vryheid Rugby Club player profile
Name: Wessie Van Der Westhuyzen
Date of birth: June 16, 1985
Position: 7 and 8 (Captain)
Height: 1.93
Weight: 108kg
Current profession: Site manager
Relationship Status: Engaged
Favourite colour: Blue
Favourite food: Steak and chips
Favourite drink: Coke with mix
Favourite car: BMW
Favourite sportsman: Duane Vermeulen
Favourite band or musician: AC/DC
Favourite TV show: Fast N’ Loud
Rugby achievements: 2002-2004 NNT u/21; 2004-2014 NNT Open; 2007-2012 Natal Rural.
What song is playing in your car at the moment?
“‘Black from the Waist Down’ by Albert Kick.”
Which team do you look forward to playing the most and why?
“Newcastle. Payback.”
What is your best quality on the field?
“Stealing the ball.”
What’s the best way to spend a weekend?
“Relaxing with my wife and little boy.”
Using four words, how would you describe yourself?
“Confident, committed, reliable, motivator.”
What has been the best advice that you have received?
“Lead with your heart and not your brain.”
What advice would you give the next generation?
“It’s not the way you fall, but the way you get up.”
