Getting to know our Players: Joa Swart

NICKNAME: Jo-a
POSITION: 7/8
HEIGHT: 1,91m
WEIGHT: 101kg
WHEN DID YOU JOIN HAMMIES? 2021
PREVIOUS CLUBS? Maties
PROVINCIAL TEAMS? WP U/19
RUGBY HONOURS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Varsity Cup Champs x2
Club Champs x2
USSA Champs x2
Player of the tournament USSA 2019
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS FOR YOUR PLAYING CAREER?
Enjoying every moment of my rugby and competing in 7’s rugby
FAVOURITE HAMMIES MOMENT:
First practice. Was welcomed by everyone and had a great time.
FUNNIEST HAMMIES MOMENT:
Watching Poena’s impersonations of the 2020 camp.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT HAMMIES?
Camaraderie. Everyone loves their rugby and I love the coaches’ passion.
FAVOURITE HAMMIES LEGEND/PERSONALITY AND WHY:
Clinton van Rensburg. He was my coach a few years ago at WP, and he is the reason I wanted to join Hammies.
WHAT MOVIE CHARACTER DESCRIBES YOU BEST, AND WHY?
Ace Ventura … Lehoooozeerrrr!!!
SOMETHING YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
I was born in Pretoria but supported WP from a young age.
LIKES: Love hiking and road trips.
DISLIKES: Bananas and tomatoes
FAVOURITE RUGBY PLAYER OF ALL TIME:
Schalk Burger
GOALS FOR 2021:
Firstly to play my first game for Hamiltons and then start making huge strides in our pursuit to win the league.