Elandré Huggett
Elandré Huggett is a South African rugby union player who last played for the Cheetahs in the Pro14, the Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup and the Free State XV in the Rugby Challenge.[1] His usual position is hooker.
| Date of birth | 5 October 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Cape Town | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (14 st 13 lb; 209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hoërskool Pionier, Vryheid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of the Free State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
He played for the Sharks at the U18 Academy Week and then joined the Free State Cheetahs, which he represented at various youth levels.
In February 2011, he made his first team debut, playing for the Free State Cheetahs against the Falcons in the 2011 Vodacom Cup.[2]
He also played Varsity Cup rugby for UFS Shimlas in 2012. He was named in a Varsity Cup Dream Team at the conclusion of the 2015 Varsity Cup tournament which played one match against the South Africa Under-20s in Stellenbosch, scoring a try in the match.[3]
He joined Welkom-based side Griffons in 2013. He was a key member of their 2014 Currie Cup First Division-winning side. He played in the final and helped the Griffons win the match 23–21[4] to win their first trophy for six years.[5]
References
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Elandré Huggett". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Toyota Free State Cheetahs 55-19 Valke". South African Rugby Union. 25 February 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Varsity Cup XV 24-31 South Africa U/20". South African Rugby Union. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Down Touch Griffons 23-21 Valke". South African Rugby Union. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- "Currie Cup Griffons win First Division title". Sport24. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.