SARU TMO PANEL |
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Ben Crouse |
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Born: | 24 April 1983 |
School attended: | Otto du Plessis |
Favourite country: | South Africa |
Favourite food: | Italian |
Rugby history:
Played scrumhalf for Otto du Plessis school and Despatch Rugby Club until first year as a student.
Have played rugby since Grade 1.
Why You chose to become a referee:
Dad was a referee and he enjoyed it, so I joined up with him in later years.
Refereeing history:
Started in 2000 (Grade 11) at the Eastern Province Referees’ Society.
Contender Squad 2006-2007
National Panel 2008
Men HSBC 7's Circuit 2013 to 2017
Women HSBC 7's Circuit 2017 to 2018
Career highlights:
Refereeing at the Rio Olympics in 2016
Finals:
- Currie Cup First Division - 2014
- Gold Cup - 2017
- SA Rugby u21 - 2018
- Super Sport Rugby Challenge - 2019
Internation Women Test: 2013 - Uganda vs Kenya
Favourite international sportsperson:
Gary Player
Family connection to the sport:
Dad used to play and then refereed.
Motivators:
Family
Who would you like to meet:
Barack Obama
Hero/Mentor:
Dad and Tappe Henning
Advice for new recruits:
Enjoy the journey, everyday might be your last. Make memories and friends wherever you can.
Outside interests:
Golf and fishing.
Did you know?
When I started refereeing I had to catch a lift with my best mate to a game, I refereed him, had to give him a yellow card and then catch a lift back with him too.
Number of matches officiated/TMO:
18 WR 7´s Tournaments, 10 WR 7´s Women Tournaments, 9 Currie Cup Premier, 18 First Division