Getting to know our Players: Raeez Salie

POSITION: Loosehead prop
HEIGHT: 1,70m
WEIGHT:
116kg
WHEN DID YOU JOIN HAMMIES? 2018
PREVIOUS CLUBS?
UJ, Tygerberg RFC and NMMU George
PROVINCIAL TEAMS? (IF APPLICABLE)
SWD Eagles (U21), Boland Kavaliers(Senior), Lions Currie Cup Squad(Senior), Western Province (Supersport Challenge)
RUGBY HONOURS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Senior Currie Cup, Varsity Cup, U21 Currie Cup, USSA 2015 Champions
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS FOR YOUR PLAYING CAREER?
I want to continue growing as a player and enjoy rugby to the fullest
FAVOURITE HAMMIES MOMENT:
Durban Tour 2018
WORST HAMMIES MOMENT:
Losing to SKW in the last minute in 2018
FUNNIEST HAMMIES MOMENT:
Durban Tour 2018
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT HAMMIES?
The family friendly environment and culture
FAVOURITE HAMMIES LEGEND/PERSONALITY AND WHY:
Derrick Lichtenstein – always there when you need him the most
WHAT MOVIE CHARACTER DESCRIBES YOU BEST, AND WHY?
Rocky – Never give up until the battle is won
SOMETHING YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
I love cooking
WHO’S GOT THE BEST DANCE MOVES IN THE TEAM?
Muji
WHO IS THE BEST SINGER IN THE TEAM?
Theo
LIKES:
Any sports, gymming and family time
DISLIKES:
People taking advantage of others
FAVOURITE RUGBY PLAYER OF ALL TIME:
Richie Mc Craw
GOALS FOR 2021:
To enjoy playing rugby – if we go back to playing again