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TOYOTA CHEETAHS Toyota Cheetahs

Match Date11 July 2025 - 19:00

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Georgia

GEORGIA Georgia

Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein

Neels Volschenk

Neels Volschenk

Loose forward

1.86 m

104.00 kg

Player Details

: Neels

: Volschenk

: 14/03/2003

: Bloemfontein

Biography

  • Most Memorable Moment on the Rugby Field:
    Making my Currie Cup debut, I played with players I look up to, and it’s the next step in my career.
  • Pre-Game Ritual or Superstition:
    None.
  • Biggest Inspiration in Rugby:
    My dad. My dad introduced me to rugby and has not stopped supporting me.
  • Funniest Player in the Squad:
    Marco Jansen van Vuren.
  • Challenging Moment in Rugby Career:
    Being injured and missing out on team selection. By working hard and believing in yourself, you can overcome it.
  • Hobbies and Activities Away from Rugby:
    Spending time with family, playing games like beard games or table tennis, and watching and following different sports.
  • Advice for Young Aspiring Rugby Players:
    Work hard, dream big, be kind, and never give up.
  • Most Unusual or Unique Places Played Rugby:
    Nice, France.
  • Rugby Legends to Invite to a Braai:
    Richie McCaw, Juan Smith, and Duane Vermeulen.
  • Can You Light a Fire Without Blitz?
    Not.

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