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 Rosko Specman.
Rosko Shane Specman
Nickname: ‘Speckmagic’
Position: wing
33 years old, born in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Previous Team: Free State Cheetahs
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Golf
Who was the one person that motivated, inspired, and mentored you as a young player: My Dad, Joseph Specman
Your biggest rugby hero: My dad, He played provincial rugby in his younger days
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: Tiger Woods
Favourite book: Crazy Faith – Michael Todd
Favourite movie: Any anime movie
What type of music do you enjoy: I don’t have a favourite, my playlist has a wide variety of music
If you could pick your top three favourite songs, what would they be: Love me – Fia, If I ain’t got you – Alicia Keys (the version featuring Usher), and Promises – Maverick City Music
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites? or Vegetarian: Droëwors
Water – still or sparkling: Sparkling
Do you have a pet: I don’t have any pets at the moment but would love to have pigeons someday
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Agility drills are a must for me
Least favourite exercise: Long distance running
One day, after rugby … what are your plans: Honestly, I’d love to just be a stay-at-home dad and be able to spend time with my family after spending so much time travelling for rugby … and look into becoming a pigeon racer
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: “If you stay ready, you never have to get ready.”
