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Spotlight - Ryan Olivier
Name: Ryan Olivier
Nickname:
Vleis
Age: 27
Family background/ recognition:
The old man used to play some rugga but the bug bit me early so I always wanted to play and have fun.
Position:
8th man
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Favourite position:
I am there lol
Least favourite:
Prop the club wanted to make me a prop many years ago - no thanks !!!
School:
Belville High school
Clubs played for:
False Bay
Highest honours:
2007 - WP Under 18
2007 - False Bay Rugby Club under21 short period promoted immediately to first team
2008 - Western Province Under 19
2012 – Tuks Varsity cup squad – Winners
2012 – WP Currie cup Squad
2012 – WP Amateurs
2013 – WP Vodacom Team
2014 – WP Amateurs
2015 – WP Amateurs
2016 - WP Currie cup squad
Favourite music:
A mix of all kinds
Favourite Movie:
Gladiator, Remember the Titans
Favourite Food:
Pasta or any Italian food but will never say no to some nice steak hey !!
Rugby philosophy:
What you put in is what you will get out
Life philosophy :
You have to risk it to get the biscuit
Rugby goals:
To play the amazing game for as long as I can and enjoy the time with good mates
What do you like about False Bay?
The Bay is home away from home, I enjoy spending time there on and of the field. Everyone is always friendly and you never feel out
Why the Bay?
I just followed the boet to the Bay and then ended up staying been almost 10 years and I'm still here so that talks for it self
Best Bay rugby moment?
Best moment is the year of 2016 as we have a goal and want to reach it other than that year of 2015 qualifying for Gold Cup.
General comments:
I still want to know why i am called Vleis tho