Mark Andrews (rugby player)
Mark Andrews (born 21 February 1972 in Elliot, Eastern Cape (then Cape Province), South Africa) is a former rugby union player.
| Date of birth | February 21, 1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Elliot, Eastern Cape, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Selborne College, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Professional rugby player | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He achieved his Junior Springbok colours in waterpolo while still at school. He switched to rugby union as his main sport and achieved honours while at school and university. He played for Natal's winning Currie Cup team in 1995 and 1996.
Andrews made his international test debut for South Africa on 11 June 1994 against England in Cape Town. He went on to play 77 test and 13 mid-week games for South Africa. During his test career he scored 12 tries for a tally of 60 test points.
He was part of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning team alongside another native of Elliot, prop Os du Randt.
External links
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Mark Andrews". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- Profile
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