Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Hendre Fourie

Carel Hendrik Fourie,[1] generally known as Hendre Fourie (born 19 September 1979 in Burgersdorp), is a professional Rugby footballer currently playing for Aviva Premiership side Leeds Carnegie. His preferred position is at Flanker. Although he was born in South Africa, he is qualified for England.[2] He made his debut for his adopted nation on Saturday 6 November 2010 as a late replacement in a defeat to New Zealand at Twickenham. Known to his team mates as 'Shrek,' Fourie moved to England in 2005 when he signed for Rotherham Titans. He was a central figure as Rotherham beat Leeds twice in the 2006–07 season and elected to move to Headingley after they were promoted as champions of National One.

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