Raegan Oranje | Toyota Cheetahs

Raegan Oranje

Position:Scrumhalf ( 15/8)

Height:1.78 m

Weight:96.00 kg

Player Details

Name: Raegan

Surname: Oranje

Nickname: Raeqz

Date of Birth: 09/10/1996

Place of Birth: Eastern London

Biography

From: Queenstown
Went to: Queens College Boys High
Rugby Idol: I idolize Francois Hougaard.
What I Love About Rugby: I love the brotherhood and the life lessons we are taught.
Favorite Food: I love steak.
Favorite Song: "Gratitude" by Brandon Lake.
Favorite Movie: American Underdog is my favorite movie.
Most Memorable Moment: My Currie Cup debut against the team I have supported all my life.
Pre-Game Ritual: I spend time listening to gospel music and being in God’s presence.
Biggest Inspiration: Francois Hougaard, who proved that scrumhalves don’t always have to be small.
Funniest Player in the Squad: George Lourens.
Challenging Moment in My Rugby Career: When my father passed away before a Currie Cup game, and the support I received from the guys around me.
Favorite Hobbies/Activities to Unwind: Chilling with the boys and chatting about life.
Advice for Aspiring Rugby Players: Life doesn’t owe you anything. If you want something, work harder than the next guy/girl.
Most Unusual or Unique Place I’ve Played: Windhoek, Namibia.
If I Could Invite 3 Rugby Legends to a Braai: Ashwell Raffity, Bryan Habana, and Francois Hougaard.
Can I Light a Fire Without Blitz? Yes, newspaper is all you need.
Most Used Social Handles: WhatsApp
Apart from Playing Gear, I’d Never Go on Tour Without: Earphones
Best Advice I’ve Ever Been Given: Life doesn’t owe you anything.
Toughest Opponent I’ve Ever Played With: Well, I am the toughest here.
Most Memorable Try Scored: Cheetah debut.
Hobbies: Gym.
Most Dominant Foot and Hand: Right.
Started Playing Rugby: I started playing rugby when I was 8 years old