Get to know your Griquas players – Sango Xamlashe

Meet Sango Xamlashe, nicknamed ‘Saida’.

The 24 year-old centre was born in King Williams Town.

Previous Team: TUKS

What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Canoeing

Who was the one person that motivated, inspired, and mentored you as a young player: My father, biggest mentor and my grandfather inspires me as well.

Your biggest rugby hero: I do not have a sports hero

Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: My father and my Grandfather. I also find a lot of inspiration in my older cousins who are great male figures in my family.

Favourite book: Zero to One by Peter Thiel

Favourite movie: Fast and Furious series

What type of music do you enjoy: Hip/Hop, Alternative and UK Rap

If you could pick your top three favourite songs, what would they be: Apple of My Eye – Rick Ross. Lord Knows – Rick Ross. Three Musketeers – Knucks

Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites? or Vegetarian: Biltong

Water – still or sparkling: Still Water

Do you have a pet: Ocean is our pet's name, loves getting dirty and aggressive.

Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Everyone loves bench press

Least favourite exercise: I hate BRONCOS (measurement of aerobic endurance)

One day, after rugby ... what are your plans: Tech Systems after rugby, still exploring what in particular.

Is there a quote you think can motivate or influence today's youth in a positive way: “Foresight is best known by those that have gone before us, therefore respect your mother and your father and give them a good ear as this will improve your direction in life.”