Education
University of Pretoria.
University of Pretoria.
He was named Otago captain in 2011. Considered underside for a flanker in his native South Africa, in 2008 he accepted an offer to come to New Zealand in an attempt to further his chances at a professional career. After making a strong impression in club rugby in Dunedin, he was selected to the Otago side for the 2008 Air New Zealand Cup.
The injury was further complicated by an infection after surgery which left him hospitalized for nearly two months.
He helped get his side off to a terrific start, scoring his first two provincial tries in an opening-week victory over North Harbour, and then led Otago to their first victory in Auckland since 1976. However, his season was ended after 4 matches by a damaged knee.