NICKNAME: Jackie
POSITION: Fullback (15)
HEIGHT: 1.78m
WEIGHT: 76kg
WHEN DID YOU JOIN HAMMIES? 2020
PREVIOUS CLUBS? UWC, Villagers, Hamiltons
PROVINCIAL TEAMS?
Western Province Sevens, SA Sevens Academy
RUGBY HONOURS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
UWC’s Half-Honorary Colours, Western Province Selection
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS FOR YOUR PLAYING CAREER?
To grow and become a professional rugby player as well as gain more knowledge in becoming the ultimate rugby player.
FAVOURITE HAMMIES MOMENT:
Putting on the Hammies jersey for the first time.
WORST HAMMIES MOMENT: None
FUNNIEST HAMMIES MOMENT:
Every training day has its funny moments, it’s tough to choose one.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT HAMMIES?
The brotherhood between the players as well as how we have all become family.
FAVOURITE HAMMIES LEGEND/PERSONALITY AND WHY:
Clinton van Rensburg because his influence as a person has impacted the lives of many including my own. It’s an honour to know him.
WHAT MOVIE CHARACTER DESCRIBES YOU BEST, AND WHY?
Michael B. Jordan in Creed because I have the tendency to never give up and I always strive to reach my goal no matter how long it takes.
SOMETHING YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
I have a fear/phobia of geckos.
WHO’S GOT THE BEST DANCE MOVES IN THE TEAM?
Obviously myself.
WHO IS THE BEST SINGER IN THE TEAM?
From what I’ve heard, Earl Lewis, but what they don’t know is I am an undercover soul singer.
LIKES: Honesty, loyalty and trust
DISLIKES: Dishonesty
FAVOURITE RUGBY PLAYER OF ALL TIME:
Portia Woodman, to me her work ethic and her ability to never give up as well as remain humble is something every person can learn from.
GOALS FOR 2021:
To grow as a person and a player, and hopefully have a season filled with success.