Hendre Fourie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Hendre Fourie

South African rugby union player

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1979

Place of Birth: Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Hendre Fourie

  • Carel Hendrik Fourie, generally known as Hendre Fourie (born 19 September 1979 in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape), is a retired South African professional Rugby footballer who finished his career playing for Aviva Premiership side Sale Sharks after signing from Leeds Carnegie in the Summer of 2011.
  • His preferred position was at Flanker.
  • Although he was born in South Africa, he is qualified for England through residency laws.
  • He made his debut for his adopted nation on Saturday 6 November 2010 as a late replacement in a defeat to New Zealand at Twickenham. Known to his team mates as 'Shrek,' Fourie moved to England in 2005 when he signed for Rotherham Titans.
  • He was a central figure as Rotherham beat Leeds twice in the 2006–07 season, and reluctantly elected to move to Headingley after they were narrowly promoted as champions of National One. Fourie was a relatively late developer at an elite level, only realising his potential under the tutelage of his mentor Andre Bester at the Rotherham Titans.
  • This development was characterised by two significant changes in this game, the spin in the tackle and being more selective in hitting rucks.
  • These changes combined with his raw power and his rucking technique allowed him to make a significant impact when hitting the Premiership scene with Leeds Carnegie. Fourie was forced to retire from professional rugby union on 3 January 2013 due to a persistent shoulder injury.

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