Get to know Marvin Orie, the South African rugby player

If you have been a keen follower of Sport Brief, you can attest to the fact that South Africa produces some of the best rugby players worldwide. The likes of Kurt Lee, Jean-Luc du Preez, Bongi Mbonambi, Louis Schreuder, and Gerhard Steenkamp; all these players are some of the world's best in the rugby arena. Meet Marvin Orie, who has also played his way into the best athletes in the sports arena.

Who is Marvin Orie? He is a South African-based rugby union player for the South African national team, the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship, and Western Province in the Currie Cup, Marvin Orie's new club. Having started his rugby career as a youngster at Tygerberg High School, he represented the Western Province Rugby in various junior championships.

Marvin Orie's profile summary

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Marvin Orie's biography

Marvin Orie (age 31 years old as of March) was born on 15 February 1993 in Belhar, Cape Town, South Africa, to Sydney and Bridget. His mother, Bridget, is a nurse at N1 City Hospital, while his dad works as a salesman at a steel and engineering company.

Regarding his educational background, the rugby union player attended Tygerberg High School and later was awarded a scholarship to study at the University of Pretoria while playing rugby for the Bulls. Later on, he joined the University of Witwatersrand, where he studied psychology.

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The professional player debuted in the sports arena while studying at Tygerberg High School. While at high school, he represented the Western Province up to the Under-18 level at the 2010 U-18 Craven Week tournaments. Afterward, he moved north and signed with the Blue Bulls during the 2011 season.

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Upon completing high school, he played amateur rugby while studying at the University of Pretoria and took part in the university's UP Tuks team, which won the 2013 Varsity Cup. After playing for the Blue Bulls for six seasons, the famous athlete moved to Johannesburg, where he joined the Lions and participated in Super Rugby tournaments.

He also was a member of the Golden Lions squad that played in the Currie Cup from 2017 to 2021. The professional athlete debuted internationally in 2018 when he was named part of the Springbok squad against Wales in Washington DC.

In February 2021, the renowned Springbok lock returned to Western Province Rugby after signing a contract with the DHL Stormers. Aside from the mentioned teams, he has also played for:

• Western Province: 2021 to present
• Stormers: 2021 to present
• South Africa National team: 2018 to present
• Springbok Gold: 2020 to 2021
• Marvin Orie's Ospreys: 2019 (on short loan)
• Marvin Orie's Lions: 2017 to 2021
• Golden Lions: 2017 to 2021
• Golden Lions XV: 2017
• Vodacom Bulls: 2012 to 2016
• Blue Bulls (Senior career): 2014 to 2016

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The professional athlete has publicly admitted that his colleague, Eben Etzebeth, inspires him on and off-pitch. He said in an interview,

I am incredibly inspired by a guy like Eben and what he has done for rugby in South Africa. He is a prominent team leader and brings calmness to a match. That is something that comes with experience.

Is Marvin Orie married?

Marvin Orie's wife is Petrushce Steenkamp. The two tied the knot in February 2021 and have a son called Loxton Sydney, who they got in 2020 before marriage. They also have a daughter together. Unfortunately, he has not disclosed more about his wife and son.

Marvin Orie's net worth

According to various sources such as Celebs Age Wiki, the famous rugby athlete has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million and $5 million. Aside from various endorsements, he primarily earns his income from rugby endeavours.

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Frequently asked questions

Marvin is a South African rugby union player representing the South African national team, the Stormers, in the United Rugby Championship and Western Province in the Currie Cup. Here are some facts about him that you should know.

What is Marvin Orie's height and weight?

The famous player is 6 feet 7 inches or 201 centimetres tall and weighs 254 pounds or 115 kilograms. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Is Marvin Orie on Instagram?

The professional athlete is on Instagram, where he has garnered over 8.3k followers as of March 2024. He often uploads photos and short videos flaunting his wife and kids.

What position does Marvin play?

The renowned athlete displayed a keen interest in rugby since he was a child. And the moment he landed a place in the sport, he blended well playing the lock position.

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Final word

Even though he has not disclosed much about his personal and career life, Marvin Orie is one sought-after personality who has made a name for himself on and off-pitch. Additionally, he is a husband and a father of two.

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