The DFA is giving the readers a little insight into what makes the young men who are representing Griquas this season tick. This week Danie van der Lith speaks to Cebolenkosi Dlamini.
Cebolenkosi Dlamini
‘Big D’
21 years old, born in Eshowe
plays at prop
Previous Team: Vodacom Blue Bulls
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: National Football League (NFL)
Who was the one person that inspired you: Dewald Wolmarans
Your biggest rugby hero: Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby? Aaron Donald (NFL player)
Favourite book: The Bible
Favourite movie: Fast and Furious (All of them)
What type of music do you enjoy: Rap
Your top three favourite songs: Got it Right – Rod Wave, Rags2Riches 2 (feat. Lil Baby) – Rod Wave and Headlines – Drake
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites?: Biltong
Water – still or sparkling: Still
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Squat and Practice-scrummaging
Least favourite exercise: Broncos
One day, after rugby … what are your plans: I want to be a Businessman
Is there a quote you think can motivate today’s youth: “They say it ain’t always the hardest guy it’s not the toughest guy it’s not the smartest guy it’s the guy who is willing to outwork anybody.”