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Spotlight - Meryck Ward
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The Basics
Name: Meryck Ward
Nickname:
50, given to me by Marc Davids, because no matter how many times coaches told me not to throw a 50/50 pass it would happen.
Age: 30
Family background/ recognition:
My Father played soccer all his life, he did attempt to play rugby a few times but ended that very shortly and chose soccer. None of my other family members are very much into playing rugby, that’s why I chose it to be different.
Position:
Fly-half
Favourite position:
Rugby
Least favourite:
Anywhere were I don’t get the ball
School:
Plumstead High
Clubs played for:
The only club anyone needs to play for, False Bay
Highest honours:
False Bay 1st Team (100+ caps)
Other interests outside of rugby:
Who has other interests besides rugby, chilling with friends talking about sports is always a good option as well.
Inspirational people:
Conrad Smith, rugby is not only about smashing and head banging, but also some intelligence
Rugby philosophy
When in doubt throw the 50/50
Life philosophy
Respect is not demanded but earned
Rugby goals
Enjoy it while it lasts
What do you like about False Bay?
If there is one thing that I could like about False Bay, it’s that no matter where I am in the world whenever the song ‘Sweet Caroline’ plays I will always sing “FALSE BAY BOYS”
General comments:
'ludus causa ludi' - the game for the sake of the game