Category: Our rugby partners
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Stories of the Bounce: We have fun with DHL Stormers loose forward, Hacjivah Dayimani
The DHL Stormers’ Hacjivah Dayimani is no stranger to change. The vibrant rugby star had a difficult childhood that saw him move around the country, an experience that’s contributed to his appreciation for change. When he’s not turning out electrifying performances on the field, you can find him changing the face of South African rugby…
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Stories of the Bounce: We catch up with DHL Stormers hooker and fan favourite, Scarra Ntubeni
DHL Stormers hooker, Scarra Ntubeni, has had a career filled with change moments that have required him to persevere and rise above. Having joined Western Province Rugby over 10 years ago, Scarra, has stormed his way into the hearts of The Faithful, thanks to his passion for the game, his physicality, and his consistency. He…
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Stories of the Bounce: DHL Stormers centre, Dan du Plessis, carries on his family legacy on the rugby field!
DHL Stormers centre, Dan du Plessis, takes a break from the field to chat to our Playing the Bounce host, Dalin Oliver. The former Junior Springbok, and heir to the du Plessis rugby legacy, is carving a path of his own at DHL Stadium while donning the iconic blue and white jersey. Watch as he…
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Stories of the Bounce: How DHL Stormers centre and wing, Leolin Zas, took the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship by storm!
If you followed the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship, then you’re probably a fan of this week’s Stories of the Bounce guest! DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province centre and wing, Leolin Zas’s story is one of redemption. The Vodacom United Rugby Championship breakout star chats to Dalin about the horrific injury that nearly ended…
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Stories of the Bounce: Getting to know DHL Stormers loose forward, Junior Pokomela
In this episode of Stories of the Bounce, we speak to a man who’s the ultimate gentleman off the field, and a beast on the field! DHL Stormers and Western Province loose forward, Junior Pokomela, took a break from the field to chat to our resident DHL Stormers superfan, Dalin Oliver. The hard-working rugby player…
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Stories of the Bounce: Getting to know DHL Stormers centre, Ruhan Nel
In the second episode of our Stories of the Bounce series, we get to know phenomenal DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province centre, Ruhan Nel. He chats to our resident DHL Stormers superfan, Dalin Oliver, about his long and inspiring road to success. They talk about his transition from Sevens Rugby with the Blitzboks, to…
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Stories of the Bounce: In conversation with John Dobson
We are excited to introduce our newest rugby series, Stories of the Bounce. Stories of the Bounce serves as a sequel to our popular Playing the Bounce series and will detail the stories of talented local players and teams, and the role change has played in their success, through interviews with the players and coaches.…
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Playing the Bounce: Kooks and Benedict chat to Glasgow Warriors wing, Kyle Steyn!
In this episode of our Playing the Bounce series, rugby writer and analyst, Benedict Chanakira, and ex-rugby player, media personality and avid Vodacom Bulls supporter, Kuhle “Kooks” Sonkosi, chat to Kyle Steyn, a South-African born player who now plays for the Glasgow Warriors. Kyle chats about moving to Scotland and becoming the captain of the…
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Playing the Bounce: Dalin and Benedict chat to Glasgow Warriors prop, Allan Dell
Our Playing the Bounce series is back and this week, Dalin and Benedict chat to Allan Dell, Glasgow Warriors prop. Allan shares his journey from playing in the Southern Hemisphere to switching to the Northern Hemisphere. He chats about the different styles of play and how playing in South Africa has impacted his style of…
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Playing the Bounce: In conversation with Ealing Trailfinders Transition Coach, Brett Wilkinson
Our Playing the Bounce series is back and this week, Kooks and Benedict chat to Brett Wilkinson, the Transition Coach at Ealing Trailfinders. After hanging up his boots in 2014, Brett went on to coach the Buccaneers in Ireland, before heading to Hong Kong where he was the assistant coach of the national team and…