Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi is made just for you by BrightRock. In each episode Siv talks to prominent rugby personalities about their rugby journeys and how they deal with change in their lives.
“I’m not just a try-scoring machine…”
Seabelo Senatla has never been satisfied with being average. The speedster wants to accomplish what few, if any, have achieved: to be a legend in both Sevens and 15s rugby. A record holder in the 7s World Series, Senatla’s transition to 15-a-side has not been without its challenges. But those challenges only seem to spur him on to his long-term goal.
In this chat with Siv, Seabelo confirms he has unfinished business with the Olympics, his Springbok dream and the real driving force behind his rugby success. This is a story of ongoing change.
Quotes & talking points from Seabelo’s interview with
Siv Ngesi:
+ “Bigger is not always better”
+ “When my parents wanted to punish me they said I couldn’t do sport”
+ Humility: blame it on the parents
+ “I feel like I’ve never been able to fully build on what I achieved”
+ “This 15s journey has been the most difficult of my career”
+ The goal: wearing green & gold for the Springboks
+ “I’m running on that field for someone else”
+ “I’m not just a try-scoring machine…”
+ “You can’t stay the same, you have to evolve
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