A rugby player is set to make his 100th appearance for Weston-super-Mare RFC this weekend.
Marcus Nel, who plays centre, will mark this milestone in Weston's Regional One Tribute South West home game against Exmouth on Saturday, October 17, which starts at 3pm.
Nel first joined the Seasiders in 2016, after moving to the UK from Zimbabwe.
In his first stint with Weston, he played 74 games over four seasons, scoring 22 tries.
He then moved to Clifton in June 2020, where he made 90 appearances before returning to Weston for the 2025/26 season.
Born in Zimbabwe, Nel's rugby journey started early, representing the Zimbabwe under-20s side.
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He also played a season with the Zimbabwe Goshawks in the Currie Cup First Division.
In the UK, Nel pursued an MSc in sport and exercise psychology at the University of the West of England.
He joined the Weston club and made his debut in the Somerset Cup semi-final win over the University of Bath.
Beyond the rugby field, Nel is a lecturer in sport and exercise psychology at the University of the West of England.
He is also the founder of 'Ahead for the Game', which helps individuals prepare mentally for performance.
Nel has worked with various organisations in the South West, including Bristol Bears and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
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