Place of birth: Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Now living: Limerick.
Educated: B Comm. Economics Degree from University of the Free State.
First started playing rugby: Age 6.
Sportsperson admire most: Ernie Els.
Career highlight to date: Test debut v Italy.
Favourite other sport: Cricket:
Favourite team outside rugby: Ferrari F1 Team.
Hobbies outside rugby: Reading.
Best part of being a pro footballer: Travelling and visiting new places.
Worst part of being a pro footballer: Injuries.
Person you would most like to meet. Nelson Mandela.
Person you would avoid at all costs. Ghosts.
Pet hate: Standing in line and waiting.
Favourite Food: Pizza.
Sporting event you'd most like to attend: Monaco Grand Prix.
Best place you've visited: Phuket, Thailand.
Plans for when rugby career is over: Farming/Business.
RWC 2011 Winner: South Africa.
Three people you'd invite to dinner and why: Nelson Mandela, Albert Einstein, Donald Trump, the conversation sure to be interesting.