Author: BrightRock
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Butch James’ RWC mementos
Butch James played in two Rugby World Cups, he’s an avid mountain biker and is soon to become father to his second son. Take a look at what he had to say on The Dan Nicholl Show and what he contributed to the #LoveChange ShowCase.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Ryan Sandes’ 100 miler visor
Trail runner Ryan Sandes joins us on The Dan Nicholl Show and shares some great stories and some special gifts, including the sun visor he wore during the Leadville 100 mile trail in the States.
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Nic Groom, Bachelor of Social Science, Master of Rugby
Groomed for sporting greatness as a Social Sciences student at UCT, Nic Groom was faced with an agonising choice as his rugby career crossed the try-line from amateur to pro. He chats to David O’Sullivan about this crossroads.
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Siya Kolisi, a Gentle Giant With the Soul of a Stormer
Fresh from his home in the ramshackle Township of Zwide in the Eastern Cape, Siya Kolisi wanted to make a big splash as a sportsman in his new primary school. He jumped right in, and almost drowned. It was only the third time he had been in a swimming pool.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Nik Rabinowitz’s “uNik” Poster
He’s a Xhosa-speaking farm boy from the Western Cape. He’s also a comedian, actor and author. That’s right, it’s the hilarious Nik Rabinowitz.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: The New Stormers jersey
Ex-Springbok centre and new Stormers coach Robbie Fleck was on The Dan Nicholl Show. Not only is Fleckie a talented sportsman, he’s also a great sport.But we couldn’t let Robbie have all the fun, we had Siya Kolisi and Scarra Ntobeni in the audience and asked them what they thought about their new coach. We know…
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Boom! Got the job – how a rugby wannabe got his big break
A hopeful young rugby player grabbed his chance at a DHL Stormers team briefing, interrupting a presentation by official associate sponsor BrightRock to beg coach Robbie Fleck for a chance try out.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Jo-Ann Strauss’ Pregnancy Test
Jo-Ann Strauss gained fame as Miss South Africa 2000 and since then she just hasn’t stopped making a name for herself. She’s one of South Africa’s best known television personalities, anchoring both Pasella and Top Billing as well as participating in Celebrity Big Brother. She donated a very life-changing moment memento with the #LoveChange Showcase.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Greg Minnaar’s goggles
The man from Pietermaritzburg, Greg Minnaar, is the world downhill mountain biking champion, with an impressive 18 world championship wins under his belt. He brought us a special #LoveChange Showcase gift from his 18th and most recent World Cup win.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Bongani Khumalo’s first Afcon Jersey
Swazi-born defender Bongani Khumalo is best known for his international goal against France in the South African hosted 2010 FIFA World Cup. Even though this is a great achievement, there’s so much more to Khumalo than his football talents.