KNOW YOUR GRIQUAS PLAYERS
The DFA is giving the readers a little insight into what makes the young men tick who are representing Griquas this season. This week Danie van der Lith speaks to George Whitehead and Janco Uys. Pictures: Louis Botha
‘Georgie’
34 years old, born in Bloemfontein
plays at flyhalf PREVIOUS TEAM: The Cheetahs
• What sports do you enjoy apart
from rugby: Cricket
• Who was the one person that inspired you as a young player: My dad
• Your biggest rugby hero: Dan Carter • Your biggest sporting hero outside
of rugby: Tom Brady (American
football quarterback)
• Favourite book: Kringe in ’n bos
• Favourite movie: Lord of the Rings
• What type of music do you enjoy:
Old school 80s and 90s
• If you could pick your top songs, what would they be: Don’t stop believing – Journey, Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn
• Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites?:
Droëwors and Biltong
• Water – still or sparkling: Still
• Do you have a pet: His name is Lager,
a friendly two-year-old Airedale Terrier • Favourite drill in the gym or at
practice: I love kicking a ball
• Least favourite exercise: I enjoy all the exercises, but roly polys can get little hectic
• One day, after rugby ... what are your plans: I would love to stay in rugby, and I have big passion for farming
• Is there a quote you think can
motivate or influence today's youth:
“You cant keep a good man down”
‘Jakes’
23 years old, born in Nelspruit plays at hooker
The Bulls
• What sports do you enjoy apart
from rugby: Golf
• Who was the one person that inspired you as a young player: My Parents always motivated me and always supported me.
• Your biggest rugby hero: Bismarck
du Plessis
• Your biggest sporting hero outside
of rugby? Roger Federer
• Favourite book: High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best
• Favourite movie: Gladiator
• What type of music do you enjoy:
Country music
• Top three favourite songs: Zach Bryan – The Good I'll Do, Cody Johnson – Till You Can't, Riley Green – Grandpas Never Die
• Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites?:
Biltong
• Water – still or sparkling: Still
• Do you have a pet: I unfortunately don't have a pet but would love to have a beagle
• Favourite drill in the gym or at
practice: Back Squats
• Least favourite exercise: Broncos
• One day, after rugby ... what are
your plans: To go in to agriculture
• Is there a quote you think can motivate or influence today's youth: “Be stronger than your strongest excuse”