SA RUGBY PANEL |
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Morne Ferreira |
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Born: | 1994/02/02 |
Favourite food: | Chicken Schnitzel |
Rugby history:
Played at school until I started refereeing in my first year at varsity.
Why You chose to become a referee:
I still wanted to contribute to the game as I was too small to make it as a player. What better way to serve the game than with the whistle.
Refereeing history:
Academy Squad since 2015 - 2019
SA Rugby 7’s Panel since 2016
SA Rugby National Panel since 2019
Career highlights:
HSBC World Series 7’s Debut: Dubai 2021
Dubai International Invitational 7’s Final 2017 & 2018
Safari 7’s Final 2018
Craven Week 2019
u18 International Series 2019: France vs Wales
u20 International Series 2021: Georgia vs Argentina, Junior Springboks vs Georgia
Varsity Cup Final 2021: UCT-Ikeys vs UP-Tuks
Currie Cup Premier Debut 2021: Cheetahs vs Western Province
International Debut 2021: Namibia vs Kenya
Favourite international sportsperson:
Asafa Powell & Roger Federer
Family connection to the sport:
My brother, JP Ferreira, played Currie Cup and is currently the defence coach at Munster in Ireland.
Who would you like to meet:
Terry Crews & Roger Federer
Hero/Mentor:
My father and brother
Advice for new recruits:
Be a student of the game and never stop learning. Always serve the game and grab every opportunity that comes your way. Enjoy every moment and make lots of friends.
Outside interests:
Travelling / adventures
Did you know?
I have a Masters degree in Neuro & Exercise Physiology
Number of matches officiated/TMO:
2 u/20 Internationals, 1 Currie Cup Premier, 3 Currie Cup 1st Division, 2 HSBC World Rugby 7´s