Evardi Boshoff

South African midfielder Evardi Boshoff, born on 6 October 1998, plies his trade in the centres for the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship. A direct and physically robust runner, he is the kind of midfield operator who relishes the collision, carrying hard into contact to win front-foot ball and set a platform for those around him. Boshoff's defensive work is among his strongest assets: he reads the channel in front of him well, commits firmly to the tackle and helps anchor the structure across the Ospreys' midfield. Having developed his game in South African rugby before moving to Welsh club rugby, he brings a measure of size and experience that complements the lighter, more elusive runners outside him. His value to the squad lies as much in the unseen work — the dependable carries, the dominant hits, the willingness to do the hard yards — as in any flashier moments. For the Ospreys he provides a dependable midfield option capable of stiffening their defensive line and gaining the territory that allows the side to play on the front foot.