Where are you living now and how long have you been there?
Edinburgh, Scotland, for 2.5 years.
Where on the Coromandel did you grow up?
Whitianga.
When did you live there?
1996-2010.
Which school/s did you attend?
Mercury Bay Area School from years 0-12.
Highlights since you finished school?
Graduating from Otago university, playing rugby for various teams, NZ universities, Otago Mitre 10 Cup, and now for Edinburgh in the URC.
How do you spend your
days now?
I’m a professional rugby player here in Scotland. We travel to play games across Ireland, Wales, Italy and South Africa in the United Rugby Championship, as well as Europe games in the Champions Cup.
What about the culture where you are do you like the most?
Edinburgh is great, there is always lots happening, and it has such a rich history.
What are you most proud of?
I’m proud of where I’m from, the Coromandel!
What are your fondest memories of home?
Playing and watching rugby at Lyon Park, enjoying the beaches, helping my family harvest honey in the summer.
Have you been back home recently? Impressions?
It’s grown a lot! Buildings have been going up everywhere.
Who are you looking forward to catching up with next time you are home?
My new niece Hazel.
What advice would you give younger you?
Stay in the moment, enjoy it as much as you can.
Biggest life lesson so far?
Focus on what you can control.
Brought to you by
Ron Morgan
