Kai Horstmann Interview
1. How did it feel to be top of the league with Worcester?
Very Good, promotion is everything
2. Is there a big difference between championship and the premiership?
It is a very good standard in the championship but yes there is a difference, mainly the 80 minute intensity.
3. Who is your rugby hero and why?
Gary Teichmann. Zimbabwe born. Captained SA and was very effective at what he did.
4. What has been your career highlight?
Winning the HK 7's.
5. What tips would you give to young rugby players?
Work hard, you never have the complete game.
6. Who is the strongest player you have played against/with?
Andrew Sheridan
7. Who is the toughest player you have played with ?
Keith Wood/Pat Sanderson
8. Who is the toughest player you have played against?
Sebastian Chabal
9. How did you start playing rugby?
School
10. What do you hope to do after rugby?
I own a wine shop with my wife called Tivoli Wines in Cheltenham but there are a few other things I would like to try my hand at. One of them being coaching.
11. How was it playing with Chris Latham?
Great, very good player who could kick the ball a long way
12. If you hadn't been a rugby player what would you have been doing now?
Farmer in Zimbabwe/South Africa or working in the city.
13. Who has been the best player ability wise you have played with?
Shane Drahm
Other Questions
Favourite holiday destination? Stellenbosch
Favourite food? I love most food. The key being fresh produce cooked well. Big fan of rustic Italian style cooking
Favourite movies? Shawshank Redemption, Gladiator, Van Wilder
favourite band/artist? At the moment its Gaslight Anthem
Hero (who isn't in rugby)? Seve Ballasteros
Favourite sport/team (which isn't in rugby)? Arsenal
What do you do in your spare time when not playing rugby? Golf, fly fishing, Taste wines!
What do you think of talkingrugbyunion.co.uk? Top site!
Finally “ if you had a message to say to your fans who have been supporting the Worcester week in week out, what would you say to all of them?
You have been fantastic and we appreciate it hugely. The final push!!
