Deroy Rhoode
Deroy Elizandro Rhoode (born 28 October 1988 in George) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with SWD Premier League club side Evergreens.[1] His regular position is scrum-half or full-back.
Full name | Deroy Elizandro Rhoode | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 28 October 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | George, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 75 kg (11 st 11 lb; 165 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Groot Brak River Secondary School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Boston Business College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Youth
He played for the SWD U19 team in the 2007 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition and for the SWD U21 team in the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Under-21 Provincial Championship competitions.
SWD Eagles
In 2009, he made his first class debut for the SWD Eagles in their 26–21 defeat to the Griffons in at the North West Stadium, Welkom.[2] In 2010, he made eight appearances in the 2010 Vodacom Cup, 2010 Currie Cup First Division and 2010 Currie Cup promotion/relegation competitions.
He became a more established member of the team in 2011, playing in eight Vodacom Cup matches and ten Currie Cup matches. A further twelve matches followed in 2012.
References
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Deroy Rhoode". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Griffons 26–21 SWD". South African Rugby Union. 12 September 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2016.