Every week, the DFA plans to bring readers a little insight into the young men, the pride of the province, who run out onto the rugby fields in Kimberley and around the country making us proud. So, what makes these young men tick? Let’s find out: Here, Danie van der Lith speaks with Reagan Oranje
Every week, the DFA plans to bring readers a little insight into the young men, the pride of the province, who run out onto the rugby fields in Kimberley and around the country making us proud. So, what makes these young men tick? Let’s find out: Here, Danie van der Lith speaks with Reagan Oranje.
Reagan Oranje, tell us something about yourself.
“My nickname is ‘Raegz’. I am 26, born in East London and I played at scrumhalf, but currently I am on the wing. Before coming to Griquas, I played for the Bulls and UP Tuks.”
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: NFL (American Football)
Who was the one person that motivated, inspired, and mentored you as a young player: My Dad
Your biggest rugby hero: Francois Hougaard
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: Ray Lewis (American former professional football player)
Favourite book: Rise by Siya Kolisi
Favourite movie: The American Underdog
What type of music do you enjoy: Gospel
If you could pick your top three favourite songs, what would they be: Gratitude – Brandon Lake, Thankful – Mavrick City Music and Come Again – Mavrick City Music
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites? or Vegetarian? Always going for something spicey, Chillibites
Still or sparkling water? Still
Do you have a pet? I have a Pekingese dog named Oreo who hates oreo’s but loves fruit and loves sticking her tongue out of her mouth, even though she can’t bark she can snore louder than any human I know.
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Has to be the bicep curl in the gym.
Least favourite exercise: Fitness drills
One day, after rugby … what are your plans: I definitely still want to be involved in the sport having my sports management diploma and also having personal training and nutrition diploma to lean on if things work out and eventually giving back to the community as best as I can
Is there a quote you have read (or a song lyric or a line of poetry) that you think can motivate or influence today’s youth in a positive way: “The person who believes they can and the person we believe they cant are usually both right so master your fear.”
