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 Kudzwai Nkosinathi Dube
Kudzwai Nkosinathi Dube
‘Dube’
23 years old, born in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
plays at loosehead prop
Previous Team: Blue Bulls
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Swimming and basketball
Who was the one person that motivated you as a young player: In terms of rugby, I never had just one person I looked up to. I’ve been surrounded by special individuals in different stages of my life who inspired me to be better and those people believed in my rugby abilities more than I did, to this day.
Your biggest rugby hero: Tendai Mtawarira
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: I’ve always been a huge fan of Michael Jordan
Favourite book: Atomic Habits / Subtle art of not giving a F*ck
Favourite movie: Top 3: Friday, The Legend of the Drunken Master, and Southpaw
What type of music do you enjoy: I genuinely listen to everything, and I’ve loved music all my life. Currently listening to Deep House, Indie Folk, Gqom, Amapiono, and Rap music
If you could pick your top three favourite songs, what would they be: Qhawe Lam (Zuko Sa), Bless Them (Chustar), Constantly Hating (Young Thug)
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites? or Vegetarian: Biltong all day long
Water – still or sparkling: Still
Do you have a pet: No I’ve never had a pet but I always wanted a pitbull growing up. Mom always told me at a young age I could get a dog when I have my own place so now I’m trying to get a small cute puppy. LOL
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Bench press and lateral shoulder raises
Least favourite exercise: Hang cleans
One day, after rugby … what are your plans: I would love to fulfil my dream of being a chartered accountant and follow in my father’s footsteps of being a respected businessman
Is there a quote you think can motivate or influence today’s youth in a positive way: “Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship”.
