
Spotlight - Ridhaa Damon


Name: Ridhaa Damon
Nickname: RD
Age: 31
Family background/ recognition:
Cape Malay/Muslim/Coloured
Grand Father from my mom’s side played rugby and my dad played a bit of soccer. My real rugby influence came from my stepdad Armien Brink who played provincial level rugby.
Position:
Scrum-Half/Fly-Half/Full-Back
Favourite position:
Bottom. Oops…you meant in rugby, then probably Fly-Half as I like to be in control.
Least favourite:
Scrum-Half……Boring……
School:
Spine Road High School
Clubs played for:
Collegians, SK Walmers and False Bay in that order.
Highest honours:
WP Vodacom Cup
Other interests outside of rugby:
Indoor/Action soccer
Inspirational people:
Joost Van Der Westhuizen
Rugby philosophy:
“All the talent in the world won’t get you anywhere without teammates.”
Life philosophy:
“Don’t bother doing it, if you’re not doing it properly.”
Rugby goals:
To leave my mark wherever I go and to make sure people remember me after I retire. Also, to have made a positive difference in the lives of those around me.
What do you like about False Bay?
Definitely the comradery. It’s a my home away from home.
Thanks for the opportunity. I’m actually not serious all the time. That’s just my normal happy face. Don’t judge. Hahah
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