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A journey of a student athlete balancing academic excellence with athletic achievement, striving to become a serial entrepreneur
2025
2025
International breakthrough year - crowned HSBC Sevens Challenger Series Champion with Portugal Sevens. Represented the elite level of international rugby sevens competition.
🏆 HSBC Sevens Champion
International victory with Portugal Sevens team
🌍 International Debut
First international tournament appearance
🦁 U19 Lions Team
Lions team selection
📚 Academic Focus
First year student at Wits University
2024
2024
Final year at Grey College - sport-oriented year with First Team rugby selection as starting number 8. Successfully matriculated from Grey College Bloemfontein while maintaining elite rugby performance.
Selected and played in Craven Week U18 for Free State Cheetahs as starting number 8, representing provincial rugby excellence and showcasing consistent high-level performance.
🏫 Grey College First Team
Starting number 8 selection
🎓 Matriculation
Graduated from Grey College Bloemfontein
🏆 Craven Week U18
Free State Cheetahs starting number 8
⚡ Elite Performance
Provincial rugby excellence
2023
2023
Breakthrough year with First Team selections at Grey College and provincial rugby success
🏫 Grey First Team
First Team selection & bench
🍒 Cherries Flank
Starting number 6 position
📚 Academic Excellence
4 distinctions in Grade 11
🏆 U17 Rhino Week
Free State Cheetahs champions
2022
2022
Breakthrough leadership year - Captain of U16A at Grey College and U16 Rugby Player of the Year. Led Grant Khomo U16 team to national league victory for Free State Cheetahs.
U17 IPT 7s selection and championship victory with Free State Cheetahs, showcasing versatility in both 15s and 7s rugby formats.
👑 U16A Captain
Grey College leadership
🏆 Player of the Year
U16 rugby excellence
🥇 Grant Khomo U16
National league champions
🏆 U17 IPT 7s
Free State Cheetahs victory
2021
2021
Emerged as a promising talent with consistent performance and team captain potential. Developed strong foundation in both rugby skills and leadership qualities.
🌟 Talent Recognition
Coaching staff recognition
📊 Performance Stats
Consistent match statistics
🎯 Skill Refinement
Technical development
👥 Team Integration
Strong team relationships
2020
2020
Rugby foundation year - established core skills and understanding of the game. Developed passion for rugby and began setting long-term goals for the sport.
🏉 Rugby Foundation
Core skills development
🎯 Goal Setting
Long-term career planning
💪 Physical Development
Strength and conditioning
🔥 Passion Ignited
Love for the game
2019
2019
U13 Craven Week debut - the beginning of an extraordinary journey. First taste of competitive rugby at provincial level, setting the foundation for future success.
🏆 U13 Craven Week
Provincial debut
🌟 Natural Talent
Innate rugby ability
🎯 Competitive Spirit
Drive for excellence
🚀 Journey Begins
Path to greatness starts
Life Highlights
Capturing the most memorable moments from the past and still going
My Values
Christianity
I believe that God has called me to pursue success in life to provide the best for my family and myself and I recognize that every blessing comes from Him. In that success lies my true duty, to share His Word and demonstrate that, as an ordinary person, anyone who trusts in God can achieve their goals.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
"True character reveals itself not in idle promises, but in the weight of what we accomplish. We are measured by the marks we leave on the world by the concrete steps we take and the burdens we bear. Speak boldly, but build even more boldly. Let your actions stand as living proof of your values, for it is through what you do that you are truly remembered."
Obsession Beats Talent
"Talent may give you a head start, but it's relentless drive that propels you to the summit. To claim a place in the top one percent, you must embrace the grind with unwavering passion and tireless effort what some call obsession is simply the price of greatness. It's not enough to be gifted. You must outwork, outlast, and outthink everyone else."