Tielman Nieuwoudt is a 23-year-old South African loosehead prop, who can also cover tighthead, and currently plays for the Bulls. He hails from Hoopstad and attended Grey College in Bloemfontein.

In 2019, Nieuwoudt secured his place in South African schools’ rugby folklore with a remarkable try-saving tackle on Cade Croy of Paul Roos during the famous ‘51 Shades of Grey’ match at Markötter Field in Stellenbosch.

For Tielman, rugby is a sport where unity can make or break you and where true brotherhood is formed. His life motto is: “Good people make good people — you won’t be yourself.”

Off the field, his favourite food is rump steak, his favourite song is “Halley se Komeet,” and his favourite movies are Gladiator and American Underdog. When he’s not on the rugby field, he enjoys fishing and hunting.