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Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined September 2010
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Hear me out. Rassie Erasmus to become Proteas coach after 2027. This is not a joke. #ProteaFire #INDvSA
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Replying to @GaytonMcK
@GaytonMcK At the CSA DEI Indaba I proposed a research project to help CSA better understand the core issues getting in the way of black talent thriving. I met with Sheryl Calder who was keen to join forces.
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This would be groundbreaking, combining Sociology, Psychology and Sport Science to help CSA better understand development in black communities. We would have the support of SACAP and Sport Science. If you want to help CSA Transform, help us get this study off the ground.
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There are many of us on the ground doing all we can to help transform the sport. Spending hours and hours for free. No ons says black kids aren't talented. But we on the ground know what the issues are. It's the ignorant elite who don't care to ask us @GaytonMcK .
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Replying to @TiffanyFong
Trumps policy allowed Nevadans to vote to expand abortion access.
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Men, a reminder that the best way to support, uplift and celebrate the women in your life is to be the best possible version of yourself. Women need men who aim upwards and strive. Men who love through upliftment from a place of security, not through control.
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This Olympics is just another reminder that we have fantastic athletes in SA. If only Sascoc and ASA could sort out their mess. South Africa can win 30 medals with half the funding and programs the European countries have.
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Wildschutt ran an Olympic record and beat the great Bekele's time by 10 seconds and ended 10th. Simbine missed gold by 0.03 seconds and came 4th. Heartbreak for team South Africa but such a top group of athletes. Thanks for flying the flag high athletes! #Paris2024 #teamSA
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We're failing miserably in providing a safe and fair world to women and children. I know how many good men exist in this world. It's time they stand up and denounce the evil of others. Stand up for your family, stand up for your children, Stand up for your values.
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Only one comment on today's match. Feel terribly sorry for Scottish refs and TMO's. It's incredibly hard for them to say "croc roll" and we should change the name so that they can partake fairly. #Springboks #savpor
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I'll return to this tweet in 3 years: 1. Ox 2. Marx 3. Du Toit 4. Moerat 5. Snyman 6. Phepsi 7. Louw 8. Hanekom 9. Williams 10. Pollard 11. Arendse 12. Willemse 13. Kriel 14. Moodie 15. SFM 16. Grobelaar 17. Nchunu 18. Steenkamp 19. Eben 20. Dixon 21. Wiese 22. Libbok 23. Fassi
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Amazing to see the strong Portuguese community at the rugby stadium in Bloem. Fruit and Veg shops all closed early today. Great idea for SA rugby. Love it. The Portuguese in Bloem are some of the best people, they deserve this. Enjoy @kleinks #springboks
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Dear @GaytonMcK, I'll have the opportunity to listen to you speak at the CSA DEI Indaba end of the month. I would love to meet you for 10mins to show you how we can change sport for real in South Africa. Making it more accessible to all. We're ready to serve our country.
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We're at peak American political entertainment. It will never get better than this. Enjoy it while it lasts. Reality show star, Dementia debates, Assassination attempt, Hulk Hogan, Dana White, Conspiracy theories, greatest political divide ever. 2028 we get Vance vs Newsom馃ケ
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Minister @GaytonMcK , I'd love to set up a meeting with you. Myself and my team are equipped to develop world class coaches in this country. We've been doing so since 2017 and have excellent relations with CSA, Hockey SA, Swimming SA. Would love to partner with government.
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Much respect to Ireland rugby. This one hurts because we only have ourselves to blame and a bit of brilliance to applaud. Ref was great, contest was ebb and flow. A great win. Springboks need to reflect on this one if we wanna be consistently the best.
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It's just a rugby game, Ireland. Relax
Ireland places visa restrictions on South African passport holders. Pretty much the last domino to fall, I think.
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Early predictions. 2nd test Boks are going direct and narrow again. Grinding Ireland through the middle. For the first 40 atleast. They'll narrow their defence and we'll score out wide in the 2nd half. Boks by 10. #SAvIRE
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Over the years I've been critical of Pollard. His defence is very underwhelming. Although he has been a life saver for the Boks on many occasions, he takes a couple of games to pull himself together every season. Usually peaks in Sept-Oct. Goal kicks wil win the 2nd test so 馃馃徎.
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This is fantastic rugby IQ from Ireland attack coach. Fairly common line for backs to run but have yet to see it by forwards off 9. #SAvIRE
There was lots of scrappy play too, but this was attack coach porn from Ireland #RSAvIRE
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Cue the Irish complaining about the ref. #SAvIRE
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Scoreline massively flattering for Ireland. Bokke showed some excellent innovation but a very high error count on attack and defense. Pollard missing 9 points as well. But what an excellent win. Concerning that this is Europe's best. #SAvIRE #Springboks
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