The DFA is giving the readers a little insight into what makes the young men tick who are representing Griquas this season. This week Danie van der Lith speaks to Johan Mulder. Pictures: Louis Botha.
Johan Mulder
‘Hanna’
23 years old, born in Pretoria
plays at scrumhalf
Previous teams: Tuks and Bulls
What sports do you enjoy apart from rugby: Golf
Who was the one person that inspired you as a young player: My father is the person who has been motivating me since I was in primary school. He helped me a lot with my game
Your biggest rugby hero: Fourie du Preez
Your biggest sporting hero outside of rugby: Tiger Woods
Favourite book: You can’t hurt me – David Goggins
Favourite movie: I don’t have a specific favourite movie but I love comedy and action movies.
What type of music do you enjoy: I listen to a lot of different genres like indie music, gospel, house music but most of all Afrikaans.
If you could pick your top three favourite songs, what would they be: H2O – Barto, Clarity – Vance Joy, Deur die Winters – Theuns Jordaan
Droëwors? Biltong? Chillibites?: Biltong
Water – still or sparkling: Still
Do you have a pet: No
Favourite drill in the gym or at practice: I like them all
Least favourite exercise: Bronco test
One day, after rugby … what are your plans: I have my honours degree in Quantity surveying so I would like to do that after rugby and maybe start my own firm.
Is there a quote you think can motivate or influence today’s youth in a positive way: I have two …“Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” – Matthew 23:12
and
“Not all physical and mental limitations are real, sometimes you have a habit of giving up to early. Keep on fighting.” – David Goggins
