Ben Coridas Explained

Ben Coridas
Birth Date:	17 April 1988
Height:	194 cm
Weight:	106 kg
Position:	Flanker
Superyears1:	2011
Superapps1:	2
Superpoints1:	0

Ben Coridas (born 17 April 1988) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.

Biography

A Wollongbar-Alstonville product, Coridas came to rugby union by accident, having intended to play rugby league until his mother enrolled him in the wrong club.^[1] He attended Alstonville High School.^[2]

Rugby career

Coridas, a dreadlocked flanker, was an Australian under-20s player and represented Australia in rugby sevens.^[3]

Following a period in the Waratahs development squad, Coridas was signed on a rookie contract, but after not getting opportunities moved to Brisbane and joined the Queensland Reds academy. He was called into Ewen McKenzie's side for Super Rugby matches against the Brumbies and Western Force in 2011.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. News: Ben's lucky, and not-so lucky breaks . . 4 September 2008.
2. News: Rookie contract with Waratahs . The Daily Telegraph . 11 August 2009.
3. News: Former Pioneer Ben Coridas now in Australian Seven . The Daily Telegraph . 19 November 2008.
4. News: Reds call up Coridas for Brumbies game . . 1 June 2011 . en.
5. Web site: Reds gamble on Coridas . . en . 1 June 2011.