South African-born Leeds Carnegie flank Hendre Fourie has officially declared himself available for England selection after confirming that he had officially qualified for English residency.
The 29 year-old back row forward began his career in South Africa, playing for the Cheetahs, before moving to the UK to join the Rotherham Titans.
In 2007 then the former Maties and University of the Free State star signed for Leeds and, while much of his time at Headingley has been hampered by injury, has impressed during his two previous seasons with the club.
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, Fourie explained that he had officially made the decision to make himself available for England selection, saying the South African selectors had already had their chance to make use of him.
“I’ve qualify through residency and I would definitely play if they wanted me,” Fourie told BBC Radio Leeds.
“South Africa didn’t want me when I played there, so if England selected me I’d be honoured.
“I’ve signed the papers to say am I now an English player and not a foreigner in the team,” explained Fourie.
“If they want to pick me, they can and I’d certainly be keen to play.
“It would be hard to play against the Springboks, but if they ring me up then I will play.
“I think I’m a better player now than when the South Africa selectors were looking at me five years ago, so we’ll see.”
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September 9th, 2009 at 1:02 am
In posting this thread, I had
to select a category.
I thought “RuggaWorld Humour”
is the most apt.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:37 am
“I think I’m a better player now than when the South Africa selectors were looking at me five years ago, so we’ll see.�
The selectors did not see him as he was playing Vodacom Cup Rugby for the Free State…
September 9th, 2009 at 6:40 am
“The whole point of rugby is that it is, first and foremost, a state of mind, a spirit” – Jean-Pierre Rives
September 9th, 2009 at 8:44 am
If he gets selected for England, we could either assume that the Vodacom cup is at an extremely high level, or ells England Rugby is at an extremely low level.
I’d like to think first mentioned, but realistically it’s probably the latter
September 9th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Who is this oke?
Or rather, who does he think he is?
September 9th, 2009 at 8:56 am
CAREL HENDRIK FOURIEPERSONAL DETAILSFull Name Carel Hendrik
Surname Fourie
Height 184
Weight 102
Birth Date 19 September 1979
Birth City Burgersdorp
Marital Status Single
Favourite Film Old School
Favourite Music U2
Favourite Food Steak; Braaivleis
Primary School Burgersdorp PS
Secondary School Burgersdorp HS
Tertiary Education Free State Technikon
Squads
Vodacom Cheetahs (Vodacom Cup) – 2005
Cheetahs (Vodacom Cup) – 2004
Vodacom Free State (ABSA Reserve Div A) – 2003
Free State Cheetahs (Vodacom Cup) – 2003
Free State SA ‘A’ (SA Cup) – 2002
September 9th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Reply to Morné @ 8:50 am:
NIE EENS SHIELD SOU VAN HOM N BOK WOU MAAK NIE….
September 9th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Reply to PietPloos @ 8:57 am:
Hehe…
Reply to PietPloos @ 8:56 am:
Even Dollie has a better CV than this oke!
September 9th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Now that’s what living too long on the Mud islands do to you. Mud in the brain is known to cause delusional behavior.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
lol, madness