GET TO KNOW YOUR GRIQUAS PLAYERS
For the next few weeks, the DFA plans to bring readers a little insight into the young men, the pride of the province, who run out onto the rugby fields around the country playing their hearts out and making us proud. So, what makes these young men tick?
RAEGAN ORANJE
‘Raegz’ scrumhalf and wing
26 years old, born in East London PREVIOUS TEAMS: Bulls and UP Tuks
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: NFL (American Football)
Who was the one person that motivated, inspired, and mentored you ? My Dad
Biggest rugby hero: Francois Hougaard
Your biggest sporting hero: Ray Lewis (American former professional football player)
Favourite book: Rise by Siya Kolisi
Favourite movie: The American Underdog
What type of music do you enjoy:
Gospel
If you could pick your top three favourite songs, what would they be: Gratitude – Brandon Lake, Thankful – Mavrick City Music and Come Again – Mavrick City Music
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites? or Vegetarian? Always going for something spicey, Chillibites
Still or sparkling water? Still
Do you have a pet? I have a Pekingese dog named Oreo who hates oreo's but loves fruit and loves sticking her tongue out of her mouth, even though she can't bark she can snore louder than any human I know.
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Has to be the bicep curl in the gym.
Least favourite exercise: Fitness drills
Plans for one day, after rugby:
I definitely still want to be involved in the sport having my sports management diploma and also having personal training and nutrition diploma to lean on if things work out and eventually giving back to the community as best as I can
Is there a quote you have read (or a song lyric or a line of poetry) that you think can motivate or influence today's youth in a positive way: The person who believes they can and the person we believe they cant are usually both right so master your fear.
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Golf, UFC, Cricket
Who was the one person that motivated, inspired, and mentored you as a young player: My parents, both of them.
Your biggest rugby hero: Ollie Le Roux
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: World heavyweight champ Tyson Fury
Favourite book: La Roux gastronomique (Not a cook book, but a culinary encyclopaedia)
Favourite movie: Lion King
What type of music do you enjoy: Classics from the 70s through to the early 2000'
If you could pick your top three favourite songs, what would they be: Piano Man – Billy Joel; Don't Stop Believing – Journey; I'll Do Anything Aor Love – Meatloaf
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites? or Vegetarian: Geelvet Biltong
Still or sparkling water? Still
Do you have a pet? Yes, I have Ben. He is a beautiful but very naughty Canadian Golden retriever we rescued from the SPCA in Bloemfontein. He loves to dig holes and jump on me in the middle of the night.
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Bench Press
Least favourite exercise: Burpees
One day, after rugby ... what are your plans: To become a restaurateur and open a variety of restaurants.
Is there a quote you have read (or a song lyric or a line of poetry) that you think can motivate or influence today’s youth in a positive way: Fire in the belly and ice in the mind – as much as your heart is jumping out of your chest it's very important to be clear and calm in your thought.