Andries Ferreira

Andries Stephanus Ferreira (born 29 March 1990) is a South African rugby union player for the Edinburgh in the Pro 14. His regular playing position is lock.

Andries Ferreira
Full nameAndries Stephanus Ferreira
Date of birth (1990-03-29) 29 March 1990
Place of birthDespatch, South Africa
Height1.97 m (6 ft 5 1⁄2 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)
SchoolAfrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Edinburgh
Youth career
2005–2006 Eastern Province Kings
2008 Pumas
2008–2010 Blue Bulls
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 UP Tuks 1 (0)
2011 TUT Vikings 1 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Blue Bulls 0 (0)
2012–2014 Cheetahs 20 (5)
2012 Free State Cheetahs 3 (5)
2013 Free State XV 3 (0)
2013 → Griffons 1 (0)
2014 Zebre 8 (0)
2015–2018 Lions 46 (10)
2015 Toyota Industries Shuttles 3 (5)
2016 Golden Lions XV 1 (0)
2016–2017 Golden Lions 9 (5)
2016–2017 → Toulon 4 (0)
2019–2020 Blue Bulls 4 (0)
2020 Bulls 4 (0)
2020–present Edinburgh 2 (0)
Correct as of 11 November 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008 South Africa Schools
2017 South Africa 'A' 1 (0)
Correct as of 16 April 2018

Career

Youth and Varsity Cup rugby

Ferreira went to Despatch High School in his home town of Despatch and was selected to represent Eastern Province at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week tournaments in 2005 and 2006.

He then moved to Pretoria, where he finished his schooling at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool. He was selected in the Blue Bulls squad that played at the Under-18 Craven Week competition in 2008; at the conclusion of that tournament, he was also included in a South African Under-18 Elite Squad[1] and was included in the South Africa Schools squad for 2008. He was also named in the Blue Bulls U19 squad that played in the Under-19 Provincial Championship later that year.

He was once again included in the Under-19 squad for their 2009 campaign, as well as appearing for them at Under-21 level in the same season. In 2010, Ferreira made one appearance for UP Tuks during the 2010 Varsity Cup competition and was a key player for the Blue Bulls U21 side in the 2010 Under-21 Provincial Championship, scoring two tries in thirteen starts for the side. This included a try in their semi-final match against the Sharks U21 that proved to be decisive in a 39–35 victory,[2] but Ferreira missed out on the final.

He made one appearances for university side TUT Vikings in the 2011 Varsity Cup competition and was also included in the Blue Bulls squad for the 2011 Vodacom Cup. However, despite being named on the bench for their match against Western Province,[3] he failed to make any senior appearances for the Blue Bulls.

Cheetahs

In search of top-level rugby, he moved to Bloemfontein to join the Cheetahs in 2012. Despite never making a Currie Cup or Vodacom Cup appearance, he went straight into the Cheetahs squad for the 2012 Super Rugby season, starting their opening match of the season, a 25–27 defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg.[4] He made a total of fourteen appearances for the Cheetahs and also scored his first senior try in their match Round Ten match against the Highlanders.[5] He made his first senior appearance in domestic rugby during the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division, starting their match against former side the Blue Bulls and scoring a try in the first minute of the match for help his side to a 32–18 victory.[6] He made two more starts in the Currie Cup before a knee injury curtailed the remainder of his season.[7]

Upon his return from injury, he found himself behind former Leopards lock Lood de Jager in the pecking order and he was limited to three appearances for the Free State Cheetahs in the 2013 Vodacom Cup. He also made on appearance on loan at the Griffons during the 2013 Currie Cup First Division before a shoulder injury ruled him out for the rest of the season.[8]

He returned to Super Rugby action during the 2014 Super Rugby season, making six appearances – only two of those being starts.

Zebre

It was then announced that Ferreira would join Italian Pro12 side Zebre for the 2014–15 Pro12 season.[9] He played in eight matches for Zebre – six in the Pro12 and a further two appearances in the 2014–15 European Rugby Challenge Cup[10] – but his contract was cancelled by mutual consent on 31 December 2014.[11]

Golden Lions / Lions

He returned to South Africa and signed a two-year contract with Johannesburg-based side the Golden Lions.[12]

Toyota Industries Shuttles

After the 2015 Super Rugby season, Ferreira joined Japanese Top League side Toyota Industries Shuttles for the 2015–16 season.[13] He made three appearances, scoring one try in their match against Kubota Spears.[14]

Toulon

In September 2016, Ferreira joined Top 14 side Toulon as a medical joker following an injury to Juan Smith.[15]

Edinburgh

Ferreira Joined Scottish Pro14 side Edinburgh in October 2020[16] and made his debut in a 18-0 victory over Cardiff Blues on 9 November 2020 at BT Murrayfield.[17]

References
  1. "Top teenage talent identified". OFM. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  2. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Blue Bulls 39-35 Sharks". South African Rugby Union. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  3. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Vodacom Blue Bulls 8-16 DHL Western Province". South African Rugby Union. 19 March 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  4. "SA Rugby Match Centre – MTN Lions 27-25 Toyota Cheetahs". South African Rugby Union. 25 February 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  5. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Toyota Cheetahs 33-36 Highlanders". South African Rugby Union. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  6. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Toyota Free State Cheetahs 32-18 Vodacom Blue Bulls". South African Rugby Union. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  7. "Leeus hou by bloudruk; Ackermann wys sy vertroue" (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 13 September 2012. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  8. "Boom het vertroue in jong Lood" (in Afrikaans). Die Burger. 22 August 2012. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  9. "Wegner terug; Ferreira oorsee" (in Afrikaans). Volksblad. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  10. "Andries Ferreira itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  11. "Il sudafricano Andries Ferreira saluta le Zebre Rugby" (Press release). Zebre. 4 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  12. "Ferreira becomes a Lion". Rugby365. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  13. "2015年度新加入選手（追加）のお知らせ" (Press release) (in Japanese). Toyota Industries Shuttles. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  14. "2015–16 Top League Player profile Andries Ferreira". Top League. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  15. "Un renfort pour le pack Rouge et Noir" (Press release) (in French). RC Toulon. 19 September 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  16. "ANDRIES FERREIRA LOCK". Edinburgh Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  17. "EDINBURGH V CARDIFF BLUES AT MURRAYFIELD". scrum.com. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
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