Cornell Hess’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro South African rugby union player
Is Athlete
Rugby union player
From South Africa
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

1 March 1989, Wynberg

Age 31 years

Cornell Hess is a South African rugby union player, currently playing Currie Cup rugby with the SWD Eagles. His usual position is lock.

Career

Blue Bulls

After representing SWD Eagles at several youth tournaments, he joined the Blue Bulls in 2006.

He made his first team debut for the Blue Bulls in the opening game of the 2010 Vodacom Cup, coming on as a substitute in their game against Griquas. He made a total of 28 appearances in this competition over the next three seasons and finally made his Currie Cup debut in the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division.

Griquas

He joined Griquas for the 2014 season, but failed to make an appearance for the Kimberley-based side.

Eastern Province Kings

In January 2015, Hess had a trial spell with Port Elizabeth-based side the Eastern Province Kings prior to the 2015 season. Following the trial, he was offered a contract for the duration of the 2015 Vodacom Cup competition. He made his debut for the EP Kings in their second match of the competition, coming on as a second-half replacement in a 27–17 victory over Eastern Cape rivals the Border Bulldogs in East London.

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