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| Birth place |
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Club (including location) |
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Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers, Japan |
| Honours |
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Springboks 1997/2000/2001/2003 & Barbarians 2002 |
| Favourite Sci-MX supplement/s and why |
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HMB & CLA Omegalean 1000. HMB really helps protecting my muscle build-up in the contact environment we function in. CLA is a great way of keeping unwanted fat away. |
| Average training day |
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2hrs training on the rugby field. 1hr gym work. 1hr video session in between. |
| Pre-match routine |
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Making sure I’m very well hydrated and that I have done sufficient carb loading. |
| Most memorable moment |
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Scoring a try playing for South Africa against New Zealand at Ellis Park July 2000 |
| Aspirations / goals |
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To regain a spot in the Springbok World Cup Squad 2007 |
| Sporting hero (why) |
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Roger Federer: Ultimate pro in his sport and dominating the opposition in all encounters. |
| Brief biography |
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I started playing rugby at the age of 6 as a lock for the under 9 side. Always had Springbok aspirations throughout my growing years. First taste of Springbok glory on year end tour of Europe in 1997. Realised test dreams in 2000. Moved to England mid 2002. Played in RWC 2003. Currently playing for Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers, Japan. |
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