Delve into the personal history of Evan Roos the South African Rugby Union player

Delve into the personal history of Evan Roos the South African Rugby Union player

Grace Waruguru
February 19, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Evan Roos is a South African rugby union player who made his Currie Cup debut in 2019. The multi-talented athlete plays as an eighth man, flank, or lock and has been nicknamed 'Everest' by his colleagues. What is Evan's life story? Discover all there is to know about him and his career milestones as of 2024.

Adidas athlete Evan Roos
Springboks team member Evan Roos poses for a photo. Photo: @evanroos (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

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At 24, Roos has already become a force to reckon with in the rugby space. He is part of the Springboks, who have taken home the Webb Elis Cup four times (1995, 2007, 2019, and 2023) and are the second country to win it consecutively. Who is Evan Roos, and what is his personal story?

Evan Roos's profile summary

Full name

Evan Roos

Age

24 years old (As of 2024)

Date of birth

January 21, 2000

Nickname

Steel Factory (Staalfabriek), Everest

Place of birth

South Africa

Nationality

South African

Parents

Erik and Vanessa

Siblings

Taila and Rohland

Height

6 feet, 3 inches

Weight

109 kgs

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Dark brown

Profession

Professional rugby player

Position

Flank, eighth man, lock

Social media

Instagram, (X Twitter)

How old is Evan Roos?

Professional rugby player Evan Roos (age 24 years as of 2024) was born on 21 January 2000 and was raised in Paarl, Cape Town.

Evans Roos in November 2022
Evan Roos during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022, in London, England. Photo: Craig Mercer (Modified by author)
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Education

Evan attended Paarl Boys High School. However, it is unclear if he pursued tertiary education afterwards. However, netizens have speculated that he might attend Stellenbosch University, which he has spoken highly of.

Roos started playing rugby in school and participated in interschool contests, although he suffered some injuries that kept him off the pitch for prolonged periods. As per Supersport, Evan's School coach said,

I was really privileged to have worked with Evan and he is an amazing person. To me, the most important part is always developing good young men and from the beginning he was really serious about rugby and doing things well.

Who is Evan Roos' wife?

Evan Roos of the Springboks
Evan Roos played with the Stormers from 2020 to 2021, making 22 appearances. Photo: @evanroos (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Is Evans Roos married? The 24-year-old has kept the details of his love life away from the limelight. According to online sources, Roos is unmarried and has no children as of February 2024.

Career

Evans joined the South Africa Schools squad in 2018, making three appearances in the Under-19 International Series that year. His Currie Cup debut came the following year with the Sharks when he was selected as a replacement in their match against the Free State Cheetahs before exiting the team in 2020.

Roos also made 22 appearances with the Stormers between 2020 and 2021. The athlete rose to fame in 2022 during the Vodacom United Rugby Championships.

Evans Roos of South Africa
Evan Roos made his Currie Cup debut in 2019. Photo: @evanroos (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Is Evan Roos in the Springbok squad? The rugby player made his Springboks debut in July 2022 during a game against Wales. Eva Roos is Springbok #924. Here are all of his rugby stats as of February 2024:

  • He has made over 40 appearances
  • Evan boasts three international appearances
  • He has earned over 80 points

What happened to Evan Roos?

In December 2023, Roos sustained a broken jaw as his team prepared to meet with the Vodacom Bulls at the United Rugby Championship derby in Cape Town. Evan Roos's injury forced him out of the pitch until February 2024, and colleague Ben-Jason Dixon replaced him. His colleague Warrick Gelant also sustained a groin injury during that season.

Evan Roos in December 2023
Evan Roos has attained over 80 points as of 2024. Photo: @evanroos (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

When will Evan Roos play again? The player is fully recovered and will participate in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Hollywoodbets Sharks. Being one of the strong players, Evan Roos's injury led to some switches on the team to help the transition. His head coach, John Dobson, said,

The break was good for us and it is fantastic to welcome back some top players from injury.

Evan Roos's net worth

How rich is Evans Roos? According to sources, the South African is worth between $1 and $5 million, primarily from his professional career. He likely has other sources of income, but he has not discussed them publicly. Evan is an Adidas brand ambassador who frequently shares content on social media. He has also partnered with USN, a sports nutrition company.

Final word

Several colleagues have described Evan Roos as having a natural speed that has helped him excel in rugby. When interacting with his family and animals, he is a gentle giant but gets into warrior mode on the pitch. Roos is a one-of-a-kind player who has impacted each team he has been on, and his love for the sport is unmatched.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.