Rugby is in my blood –Simon Joseph, Cowries RFC

BY AYO MARQUIS

Simon Joseph is from Idoma, Benue State and a professional rugby player born and bred in Kaduna. He is a member of the National Rugby Team with 35 caps. He opted for rugby after an injury he suffered during a football match while playing for Baby Bees of Kaduna. Si­mon is married. He loves to read books. He admires Rita Dominic, whom he would love to meet someday. Jo­seph ventured into basket­ball and volley ball before finally settling for rugby. He shares his favourites in this chat:

What’s your favourite sport?

Rugby

Favourite football club?

Arsenal Football Club

Favouorite Arsenal player?

Of all times, David Beckham, the Dutch

Favourite perfume?

Blue Waters (devon)

Favourite colour?

White

Favourite food?

Pounded yam and Okhuo soup

Favourite wine?

I love Mowett.

Favourite Nollywood movie?

Osuofia and Ukwa

Favourite Nollywood actress?

Of all time, it’s Rita Dominic, there’s something about her that intrigues me. I would love to see her one day and tell her how much I admire her.

Favourite Nollywood actor?

Nkem Owoh

Favourite comedian?

Akpororo

Favourite foreign movie?

Gang related by 50 Cents.

Favourite number?

8

Favourite woman?

Kate Peters

Favourite leisure spot?

The beach

Favourite author?

John Grisham

Favourite drink?

Orijin, I love the flavour

Favourite quote?

“Rugby is in my blood, I’ll always play Rugby”.

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