MJ was injured during a head-on tackle while playing for his school against Hoërskool Monument. His head was positioned on the wrong side of the tackled player, resulting in a C4/C5 spinal cord injury. He received immediate medical attention and has since recovered well. He underwent physiotherapy and occupational therapy and continued his secondary rehabilitation for 3 months. He would like to complete his online matric in 2026 and is currently still undergoing his secondary rehabilitation gaining wonderful improvement in his functionality.
Thinus Van Wyk
Thinus Van Wyk was just 16 years old when he broke his neck playing prop for Windhoek Hoër Tegnies on
