Get to know your Griquas player – Dylan Sjöblom

Dylan Sjöblom

22 years old, born in Nelspruit

plays at lock

Previous Team: Shimlas

What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Any other sport, I just love sport in general

Who was the one person that inspired you as a young player: My Mother

Your biggest rugby hero: Courtney Lawes

Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: Lebron James

Favourite movie: Hacksaw Ridge

What type of music do you enjoy: I enjoy all types of music

Top three favourite songs: Never Let Go – Jayms, Ai My Lam – Ryan Velvet, and Thunderstruck – ACDC

Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites?: Chilli Bites

Water – still or sparkling: Still

Do you have a pet: I don't have a pet with me currently, but I love dogs and have a Jack Russel at home

Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: Bench Press

One day, after rugby ... what are your plans: To finish my studies so that I have something behind my name in the future.

Is there a quote you think can influence today's youth: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13