Deroy Rhoode

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Deroy Rhoode
Full nameDeroy Elizandro Rhoode
Date of birth (1988-10-28) 28 October 1988 (age 35)
Place of birthGeorge, South Africa
Height1.64 m (5 ft 4+12 in)
Weight75 kg (11 st 11 lb; 165 lb)
SchoolGroot Brak River Secondary School
UniversityBoston Business College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half / Full-back
Current team Evergreens
Youth career
2007–2009 SWD Eagles
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–present Evergreens 4 (5)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2014 SWD Eagles 60 (55)
2014 Boland Cavaliers 5 (0)
Correct as of 30 March 2015

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.

Career[edit]

Youth[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Deroy Rhoode". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Griffons 26–21 SWD". South African Rugby Union. 12 September 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2016.