The former Bok hooker shares a few of his favourite pastimes and adventures away from the game.
BEST BOOKS
MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING VICTOR E FRANKL
‘It improves one’s sense of purpose in life.’
THE GRAND DESIGN STEVEN HAWKING
‘It’s quite a fascinating theory on the origins of the universe.’
THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI ROBIN SHARMA
‘One of the greatest motivational books I’ve ever read.’
PEOPLE HE WOULD LIKE TO MEET
HUNTER KENNEDY
‘So I can listen to his music for free. I’m a big fan of his work.’
ELON MUSK
‘He always looks to the future. It would be interesting to dine with him.’
ALBERT EINSTEIN
‘With him around the table, I won’t be the only one who looks like he spent hours in front of a mirror to fix his hair and still failed.’
TOP TV SERIES/DOCUMENTARIES
FRIENDS
‘It’s classic. I recently started watching it again from the beginning.’
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
‘Great to watch because it’s doesn’t require a lot of thinking.’
COSMOS
‘I can’t even begin to imagine just how big the world is out there.’
MOST PRIZED POSSESSIONS
.308 RIFLE
‘I love hunting and this weapon is my lucky charm.’
NESPRESSO MACHINE
‘Makes getting up for coffee easier.’
TV REMOTE
‘I have to stay up to date with the latest news and watch the some sport too.’
FAVOURITE BANDS
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‘I was travelling in a car with someone who played their album Dutch Courage and I immediately fell in love with their music.’
AC/DC
‘Angus Young knows how to work his way around guitar strings.’
E STREET BAND
‘Because Bruce Springsteen is the boss.’
TOP SONGS
GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT [ERASURE]
‘We should always treat those closest to us with respect.’
UNDER PRESSURE [QUEEN]
‘One of my favourite songs by Queen. It was performed at all their concerts between 1981 and 1986.’
GUARANTEED [EDDIE VEDDER]
‘All songs by him are quality. I enjoy singing along to this one more than the others.’
BEST DRINKS
CASTLE LITE
‘What’s not to like? It’s one of the greatest refreshments on the market.’
PINA COLADA
‘My go-to drink after a hectic day.’
COFFEE
‘I may well be addicted to the stuff, but it’s so good. I take my coffee black without sugar.’
FAVOURITE CITIES VISITED
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
‘A city with a dark, but interesting history and the most beautiful buildings.’
DUBLIN, IRELAND
‘There’s live music across the city.’
COTSWOLDS, ENGLAND
’There’s something serene about going on a road trip through the English countryside.’
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