The DFA is giving the readers a little insight into what makes the young men tick who are representing Griquas this season. This week Danie van der Lith speaks to Carl Els. Pictures: Louis Botha.
Carl Els
‘Els’
24 years old, born in Johannesburg
plays at eighthman and flank
Previous Team: Blue Bulls
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Gold and Sport Shooting
Who was the one person that inspired you: Ruan Steenkamp
Your biggest rugby hero: Duane vermeulen
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: AB De Villiers
Favourite book: High performance lessons from the best on becoming your best
Favourite movie: Top Gun 1 and 2
What type of music do you enjoy: Country
Top three favourite songs: Joe (Luke Combes), Forever After All (Luke Combes) and Koue Hande (Juan Boucher)
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites?: Droëwors, Biltong and Chilli Bites
Water – still or sparkling: Still
Do you have a pet: Don’t have a pet yet but going to get dogs for sure
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: To gym arms, I need more of it
Least favourite exercise: Deadlifts
One day, after rugby … what are your plans: Would love to go and farm one day
Is there a quote you think can motivate or influence today’s youth in a positive way: “Two types op pain, the pain of discipline or the pain of regret, pain pain weighs ounces discipline weighs tons
