THE PIETER-STEPH DU TOIT, HANDRE POLLARD & RG SNYMAN BREAKFAST!​ 

 

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured double RWC winner and double World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and his double RWC-winning Springbok teammates RG Snyman and Handré Pollard for an AfriSam business breakfast in Johannesburg in July, as we celebrate two Springbok giants – literally and figuratively – and the kicking “Ice-Man” machine, who have all dominated on the field for the past six seasons.

 

Known for his stamina, tackling ability and high work rate, Swartland farmer Du Toit is considered to be one of the greatest players of his generation. Usually, a quietly spoken competitor who prefers to lead by example, his uncharacteristic fiery half-time rally of his Bok teammates in the 2023 semi-final against England is now stuff of rugby folklore. The 86-test Springbok and 2019 and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year then put in a massive Man of the Match performance – including an incredible 28 tackles – in the final against New Zealand a week later. All this after a career-threatening leg injury suffered when playing for the Stormers in 2020, requiring three operations to prevent amputation. Tough as teak!

 

Pollard’s ice-cool kicking displays at both the 2019 and 2023 RWC campaigns is legendary. He scored 69 points in 2019, including 22 in the Final against England. Injury kept him out of the original 2023 squad, but he returned as an injury replacement to again kick the Springboks to ultimate glory, slotting all 12 points in the final against the All Blacks. But, who can forget is 55m clutch kick in the 2023 semi-final against England in the pouring rain with three minutes to play to win it for his team! And his last minute, match-winning penalty against Wales in the 2019 semi-final!

 

The gangly, imposing Snyman has been ravaged by injury throughout his career, but always seems to return fit in time to play crucial roles in the Springboks RWC triumphs. His immense try in the 2023 semi-final against England eventually set up Pollard’s wonder kick. His one-handed off-loads and even line-out catches are now eagerly anticipated by Bok supporters. RG has managed to shrug off injury this season and has been in sublime form. Good news for the Springboks in what will be a demanding year.

 

So, invite your key clients to join you as we celebrate a fantastic rugby morning with true Springbok royalty.

Matthew Pearce will add his own astute rugby knowledge and inside perspective as the MC for the morning.