Injured: 5 March 2013 aged 22 when playing “koshuis” rugby whilst in his 4th year of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort.

He now lives with his family in Vryburg in the North West Province. Following his injury, he was forced to change academic direction and is currently studying BSc in Genetics and Physiology through Unisa. If that isn’t enough to keep this young man busy, he also tutors high school Mathematics and Physical Science. In his free time, he enjoys reading, music, exercising, and a good braai with friends.