SA RUGBY PANEL |
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Ruhan Meiring |
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| Born: | 1 August 1989, Secunda - Mpumalanga |
| School attended: | Hoërskool Bultfontein, Free state |
| Favourite country: | South Africa |
| Favourite food: | Braaivleis and crayfish. |
Rugby history:
Played flyhalf for Hoerskool Bultfontein's 1st team
Pukke u/19 - 2008
Why You chose to become a referee:
I would have liked to represent my country on the big stage but I wasnt big enough to make it as a professional rugby player. Then I started refereeing to pursue my dream.
Refereeing history:
Started refereeing in 2006 at the age of 16 - Welkom (Griffons)
SARU Contender 2013-2014
SARU National Panel 2015 to current
Career highlights:
u/18 Craven Week Final 2016
SA Schools u/19 Tournament 2016 (Wales vs Italy)
Favourite international sportsperson:
AB de Villiers
Family connection to the sport:
Brother (Harnus) is a referee at Pumas.
Father was a referee and is currently a referee coach/reviewer in SWD.
Motivators:
What you think is what you will achieve
Who would you like to meet:
AB de Villiers, Ryk Neethling and Wayde van Niekerk
Hero/Mentor:
Jaco Peyper
Advice for new recruits:
If you love the game and have a passion for rugby, become a referee. You have the best seat in the house.
Outside interests:
Sport is my job, hobby and my life. I like to exercise.
Did you know?
I was Hoerskool Bultfontein's Headboy in 2007.
