The former Kings and Emerging Springboks coach shares a few of his favourite pastimes and adventures away from the game.

DREAM CARS

FORD MUSTANG SHELBY
‘Who wouldn’t want to own a black Shelby and be gone in 60 seconds.’

JAGUAR F-TYPE
‘The convertible is the most beautiful car Jaguar has produced.’

MERCEDES BENTZ AMG GT S
‘I have a thing for convertible cars and the GT S Roadster is one of the best.’

BEST BOOKS

LEGACY [JAMES KERR]
‘It highlights the importance of having a certain culture within a team to ensure success, with the All Blacks being used as a case study. It’s a compelling read.’

THE JERSEY [PETER BILLS]
‘Another book highlighting the extraordinary success of the All Blacks and New Zealand rugby.’

QUIET STRENGTH [TONY DUNGY]
‘Dungy was the coach of the Indianapolis Colts side that won the 2007 Super Bowl. In this autobiography, he tells the reader of the challenges he endured from a young age and the spiritual journey he undertook to overcome them.’

FAVOURITE BANDS

EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
‘Their music is soulful and they weren’t afraid to change and move between genres.’

KOOL AND THE GANG
‘If you lived through the 1960s and didn’t listen to Kool and the Gang, what were you doing?’

SHALAMAR
‘Shalamar had some hit songs. Jody Watley was a superstar and when she left the band in 1983 to pursue a solo career, I was shocked and sad.’

FAVOURITE CITIES VISITED

LONDON, ENGLAND
‘Despite the climate, London is one of the best places in the world to visit at any time of the year.’

VENICE, ITALY
‘Venice is a special city, the crown jewel of Italy. Exploring its history, culture and atmosphere was one of the best experiences I’ve had.’

TOKYO, JAPAN
‘A city at the heart of technology and innovation, and there are some great restaurants.’

FAVOURITES DRINKS

JACK DANIELS
‘Whisky is the drink of champions.’

RED WINE
‘A decent merlot is always welcome at the end of a hard day’s work.’

STILL WATER
‘It’s refreshing and appropriate to drink anywhere, anytime.’

GREATEST DAYS OF HIS LIFE

DAUGHTERS’ BIRTH DAYS
‘Looking at mini-versions of myself for the first time left me speechless. It’s the most amazing feeling in the world.’

DEBUT FOR BOLAND
‘Getting my first tracksuit as a professional player felt like getting the gift on Christmas morning that you’ve been praying for all year.’

PASSING MATRIC
‘Passing matric with a distinction in 1985 after a year of intense boycotts was a big achievement for me. I didn’t expect to do so well.’

BEST QUOTES

JOEL ARTHUR BARKER
‘Vision without action is just a dream. Action without vision is passing time. Vision with action can change the world.’

MUHAMMAD ALI
‘It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out, it is the pebble in your shoe.’

ARISTOTLE
‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.’

OTHER POSSIBLE CAREERS

DJ
‘I love art and music is an art. I would have liked to be a DJ.’

DOCTOR
‘I love helping people in anyway I can. Doctors help people to heal, whether physically, psychologically or emotionally.’

TV PRESENTER/COMMENTATOR
‘I love talking and I love sport. Combine the two and you get a TV personality working in sports.’

THREE PEOPLE HE WOULD LIKE TO MEET

TREVOR NOAH
‘He is a great ambassador for South Africa and I’d like to tell him that personally. Every South African should be proud of what he has achieved.’

STEVE HANSEN
‘One of the greatest coaching minds in sport. There are a couple of things I’d like to ask him and learn from him.’

MUHAMMAD ALI
‘I would have loved to have greeted him and shook his hand.’

FAVOURITE NON-RUGBY ATHLETES

USAIN BOLT
‘He is the greatest Olympian and sports showman of this generation.’

ROGER FEDERER
‘The man is 37 and he still outclasses the kids on court without breaking a sweat. His longevity is extraordinary.’

TIGER WOODS
‘I believe he is the greatest entertainer golf has ever seen. I love watching him.’

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