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Spotlight - Robin Hendrickse

Name - Robin Hendrickse

 

Nickname  -  Robin

 

Age - 32

 

Education (School, Tertiary) – Stellenbosch High, CPUT

 

Rugby or sporting background -  Back in School I played cricket, hockey and rugby.  Of course I took a keen liking to rugby. Now I enjoy my rugby and on the odd day a game of golf too.

 

Clubs played for - I have been around the block. From Pniel Villagers to Kuilsriver and now at the Bay to mention a few.

 

Position played or role if never played – Loose head prop,

 

Rugby philosophy - Hard work, consistancy and always be motivated to achieve greatness.

 

Life philosophy - Don't sweat the small stuff. Life is far too precious.

 

Rugby highlight as a player -  Being selected for the First Tram at the Bay

 

Rugby highlight in your role - Blessed to put a jersey over my head and play rugby for the love of the game and making new friends and memories

 

Favourite Club Player - Graham 'Snoopy" Knoop

 

Favourite Coach - All the coaches

 

Family background / make up (if you want to share this) - I am the only one in the family to play rugby.

 

How do you chill? - With friends, having a 'braai' and time on the golf course. Binge watching series and movies.

 

What is it about the Bay that inspires you? - The Bay gees. The desire to be the best and successful.

 

Who at False Bay inspires you?  - Graham ' Snoopy' Knoop

 

What do you do to relax or what are your interests outside of rugby? -  Golf and series

 

Which club do you enjoy playing against and why? - University clubs, always tough and hard playing against youngsters

 

What is your Dream Sports event, one you would most like to attend? - Monaco Grand Prix

 

Your favourite rugby moment? - Going through a season unbeaten

 

Your most embarrassing rugby memory? - Can't t recall

 

Who is your funniest team mate? - TB (Tyrone Bloor)

 

Describe yourself in three words. - Passionate - Respectful - Encouraging

 

Training: love it or Hate it?-  LOVE IT

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