Spotlight - Wesley Hamilton
Name:
Wesley Hamilton
Nickname:
Wez or Bostik
Age: 24
Family background/ recognition:
Both my father and brother played rugby. So natually I was introduced to play the game. I've been playing rugby since I was 7 years old at Kirstenhof Primary School.
Position:
Centre or wing
Favourite position:
Outside centre or wing
Least favourite:
The forwards
Favourite Club Rugby Player:
Justin van Winkle - he is super human.
Wesley Chetty - for always having a serious injury but always able to play the match.
School:
Wynberg Boys High School
Clubs played for:
UCT and False Bay
Highest honours:
UCT 1st XV 2014
False Bay 1XV 2015 - present
Other interests outside of rugby:
Spending time with family and friends and being at the beach.
Favourite music:
Hip hop
Favourite Movie:
Step Brothers
Favourite Food:
I am a big fan of ribs
Inspirational people:
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Sonny Bill Williams
Manu Tuilagi
Rugby philosophy:
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't want to work hard.
Life philosophy:
Respect is earned not given.
Rugby goals:
To win the league and the Gold Cup with False Bay.
I do have aspirations to play provincial.
What do you like about False Bay?
False Bay is like a family here. I felt at home as soon as I joined the club.
Why The Bay?
They gave me the opportunity.
What attracted you to The Bay and what keeps you here?
I was lucky enough to know a few guys here which helped me to settle in.
Definitely my team mates, we are a band of brothers and you can't buy or find this at many other clubs. #TooMuchGees
Best Bay rugby moment?
Putting on the jersey for my first cap and beating Maties, UCT and Durbell last year.
General comments:
Having great hair comes with great responsibility.