The DFA is giving the readers a little insight into our city’s defenders, the Griquas players this season. This week Danie van der Lith speaks to Lubabalo Dobela. Picture: Louis Botha.
Lubabalo Dobela
‘Lubs’
25 years old, born in East London
plays at flyhalf
Previous Team: Blitzboks
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Soccer, American football, cricket
Who was the one person that inspired you as a young player: My brother
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: Tom Brady
Favourite book: Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky
Favourite movie: The Way Back
What type of music do you enjoy: Hip Hop/Rap
Top three favourite songs: Any songs by Rodwave
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites: Biltong
Water – still or sparkling: Still
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Speed sessions
Least favourite exercise: Nordics
One day, after rugby … what are your plans: Let me keep that to myself for now.
Is there a quote you think can motivate today’s youth: “God will put you back together right in front of the people who broke you” – Jennifer Cruz
