Mark Andrews Bio

Mark Andrews is a true great of the game and is considered amongst the best South African second-rows of all time. Across his illustrious career he earned a number of top accolades but also a reputation as a towering, fearsome enforcer for both club and country. Mark Andrews was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021.

Born in Elliot, in what was Cape Province, South Africa in February 1972, he was originally tipped to play water polo and even played for the national team as a Junior when at school. However, he made the switch to rugby union and was quickly selected to play for the Border Schools team as a youth. As Mark Andrews grew, so did his career and while at university in 1993 he was picked for the SA Student team. He then joined provincial side Natal – The Sharks – starting his senior career in the same year.

Mark Andrews spent nine years with Sharks playing in both the Currie Cup – winning the tournament in both 1995 and 1996 – as well as within the Super Rugby competition. Collectively he made over 150 appearances for the club and gained over 50 points and was both feared and respected for his tough tackling, but also his impressive mobility for a player of his size.