1. How do you think The Sharks have started so far?
We have done very well, but had a few losses now and we just have to keep working hard. It's a long season and anything can happen and we are very positive, especially because we are back home and looking forward to playing in front of our home support.
2. Who is your rugby hero and why?
Definitely Andre Joubert, he was by far the best fullback in the world and I always strive to play like him.
3. What is it like to play in the same team as John Smit, Stefan Terblanche, JP Pietersen, du plessis brothers and the Beast?
It is such an honour to play with them, they are the best players in the country and they make it so much easier to play the game and such a pleasure.
4. What has been your career highlight so far?
In a team environment it was by far to have won the Currie Cup and the time I was included in the Boks training group, it was such a great experience and would love it to be included again one day.
5. Would you ever move over to Europe to play some rugby?
I would consider it at some time in my career, I would wait for that opportunity to come one day. I would love to travel when I'm in Europe. It is such a beautiful and incredible place.
6. How do you think South Africa will do in the rugby world cup?
I think we are going to do very well, I wouldn't be surprised if we are going to be in the final and follow through and win it.
7. If you had to give tips to kids playing rugby what would it be?
It would definately be that they must get, in every aspect of the game , the best trainers to help them become the best and always believe in their own ability and not to listen to other people's opinions if they are trying to drag them down.
8. Do you have any friends playing rugby over in Europe?
Yes I do, Schalk Brits playing for Sarecens, Ruan Pienaar & Johann Muller are playing in Ulster. Deon Carstens. Willie Wepener. Ernst Joubert.
9. Who has been the greatest influence on your career?
Probably going to sound strange, but my wife has definitely been my greatest influence.
10. What would you be doing now if you hadn't become a rugby player?
I would probably have been a Chartered Accountant.
11. Who is the toughest player you have played against?
It's very difficult to say who is the toughest player but one of the best is Sonny Bill Williams.
12. Who is the toughest player you have played with?
Again a heard question to answer “ to narrow it down to just one player. But I would have to say one of them is Jannie du Plessis, he won't stop for anything.
13. Have you got a favourite stadium to play in?
I must say that Twickenham is so far my favourite stadium to play away from home , it was such an honour playing there.
Other Questions
Favourite holiday destination?
Maldives
Favourite food?
Pizza
Favourite movies?
Longest Yard, Gladiator
Favourite band/artist?
Simple Plan, Linkin Park
Hero (who isn't in rugby)?
Messi, Barcelona soccer star
Favourite sport/team (which isn't in rugby)?
Barcelona football club
What do you do in your spare time when not playing rugby?
Spend time with my wife and I am also busy studying
What do you think of talkingrugbyunion.co.uk?
It's a very impressive chat site and I love the messages you tweet about.
Finally “ if you had a message to say to your fans who have been supporting The Sharks week in week out, what would you say to all of them?
I would just like to say it is such an honour to play rugby and grateful for the talent that God gave me and I am so privileged to play in front of such an inspiring crowd every week at the Mr Price KINGS PARK in Durban.
