Leading the Newport Gwent Dragons to a Magners League victory over Edinburgh on the weekend was flanker Colin Charvis, we bring you a profile on the man who joined The Dragons over the summer.
Full Name:
Colin L Charvis
Position:
Back Row
Age:
33
Rugby Honours:
Wales, British and Irish Lions, Barbarians
What are you looking forward to most this season?
Playing back in Wales
What are you looking forward to least this season?
Reading Welsh newspapers and their attempts at rugby analysis / views
What are your hopes for the 2006/07 season?
As many as possible in squad to dodge injury
Rugby Heroes:
Tony Clement, Scott Gibbs
Greatest Influences and why:
Support and love from family and friends
Most Respected Opponent and why:
A.J. Venter, great player, very tough and fair
Favourite Player to Play alongside and why:
Scott Gibbs - full of confidence, always does something a little bit special
Favourite Ground
Millennium Stadium
Least favourite ground:
Lansdowne Road
Main complaint about rugby:
Players whingeing – it's a great job to have, enjoy it!
Changes to improve the game and its appeal:
Better / professional referees
Fourth official
Funniest Moments in rugby:
Nobody said we're allowed to have fun!
What is your favourite saying?
"This is my church" – Maxi Jazz
If you weren't a professional rugby player what would be your chosen career path and why?
There is nothing else. Probably try to be involved in rugby someway or another team sport
Special Hobbies and Interests:
Scuba diving, kite surfing, base jumping, yachting, motor cross, languages (I speak 5), Ornithology.
Other sports or games followed:
Football, gymkhana, rugby league, cricket, aussie rules, Americas Cup
Other sports people admired:
Emile Zatopek, Jesse Owens, Mohammed Ali
FAVOURITES
Actor:
Jean Reno
Actress:
Milla Jovovich (Think – Jean D'Arc 5th Element)
Film:
The Big Blue
TV Prog.
The Sopranos / Extras
Music:
Faithless and turn it up loud
Holiday Place:
Sharm El Sheikh
Food:
Very rare fillet steak
Drink:
Mohito
Newspaper:
The Times
With whom would you most like to be stranded on a desert island?
My dog Bilbo – would not like to bore somebody else.
If you could be anyone for a day who would you be and why?
Jacques Cousteau
Most Prized Belongings other than your family?
My yacht in Nassau
Pet Hates
I love all God's animals.
Do you have any pre-match superstitions?
I like to sleep in my kit for a few nights before games.
