Get to know your Griquas player – Edward Davids

Edward Davids

‘Eddie’

25 years old, born in Bloemfontein

plays at Loosehead Prop

Previous Team: CUT

What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Cricket

Who was the one person that inspired you: My mother

Your biggest rugby hero: Ox Nche

Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: Wayde van Niekerk

Favourite book: Rise – Siya Kolisi

Favourite movie: The pursuit of Happyness – Will Smith

What type of music do you enjoy: I enjoy Gospel music a lot, also AfroHouse and Hip Hop

Top three favourite songs: Nah, it's a difficult one! Don’t have any

Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites?: Chillibites

Water – still or sparkling: Sparkling

Do you have a pet: I don't have a pet, but I really love Boerboels

Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Definitely skills with the skills coach

Least favourite exercise: Anything related if the conditioning coach is not in a good mood

One day, after rugby ... what are your plans: I am currently studying to set myself up for life after rugby

Is there a quote you think can motivate or influence today's youth in a positive way: “Learn how to fight for your purpose and not the money”