Lewies is a Gladiator fan
Stephan Lewies has been picked to start at lock for the Cell C Sharks against the Kings this weekend.
Lewies, who is 25, has been at the Sharks since 2011 and is also a Springbok.
We recently chatted Lewies.
Who was your favourite player growing up and why?
Frans Steyn - He can do just about anything.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Beating the Crusaders with 13 men in 2014 and my Springbok debut.
Which player would you love to play alongside?
Sam Whitelock.
Which player would you hate to play against?
Andre Esterhuizen.
At what point did you decide that you wanted to become a professional rugby player?
At the age of 18 after receiving an offer from the Sharks.
What has been the most challenging aspect of your career?
Injuries.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
No.
Which is your favourite stadium to play at besides Growthpoint Kings Park?
Newlands.
What do you plan to do after rugby?
Sit on an island with a cold beer.
What is your favourite movie?
Gladiator.
What is your favourite holiday destination?
Jeffreys Bay.
Where did you matriculate?
Eldoraigne.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Mumford.
What is your favourite meal?
Pap and sauce.
We recently chatted Lewies.
Who was your favourite player growing up and why?
Frans Steyn - He can do just about anything.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Beating the Crusaders with 13 men in 2014 and my Springbok debut.
Which player would you love to play alongside?
Sam Whitelock.
Which player would you hate to play against?
Andre Esterhuizen.
At what point did you decide that you wanted to become a professional rugby player?
At the age of 18 after receiving an offer from the Sharks.
What has been the most challenging aspect of your career?
Injuries.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
No.
Which is your favourite stadium to play at besides Growthpoint Kings Park?
Newlands.
What do you plan to do after rugby?
Sit on an island with a cold beer.
What is your favourite movie?
Gladiator.
What is your favourite holiday destination?
Jeffreys Bay.
Where did you matriculate?
Eldoraigne.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Mumford.
What is your favourite meal?
Pap and sauce.
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