Springbok Walk Of Faith: The Remarkable Drikus Hattingh Story

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@thomasdeetlefs2162 4 ай бұрын

I know this is a rugby channel and religion is something that means different things to different people, with many different thoughts and views on the subject. I leave each to their own, but I appreciate that you let this player talk about what is important to him. Over different eras of the games, the players give so much of their lives to us through their careers, and it is to see Pieter letting the interview flow.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, this is a rugby channel, not a religious one, as you point out and I certainly did ask the rugby questions but I also believe that when player is taking the conversation in a very interesting direction then don't get in the way. This proved to be something that most people would never have expected in my opinion.

@SupremeBros2012 4 ай бұрын

It’s always great to see and hear someone grounded in their faith , he seems content with his life , having reconciled with his few caps with South Africa and accepted it as part of his life journey I hope he has a career in inspiring others Great interview as alwahsn

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm really glad I could get him on the show. Appreciate the comment as always!

@stefandebruin8118 4 ай бұрын

A big payer with a big heart and an inspiration for all of us. Great interview, Peter.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it, Stefan. Always great hearing from you in the comments.

@warrenmyburgh2397 4 ай бұрын

Great interview ! Drikus was a hard man. A real YSTER 💯

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

He certainly was and I'm so glad I could get him on here to tell his story.

@francisplatt93 4 ай бұрын

Drikus definitely a different bloke. Honest stuff. Another great interview, Peter.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Francis. Thought it was fascinating to hear Drikus share his journey.

@johnwainwright9335 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing testimony from the big man.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Great story. Very inspirational.

@Ash0010 4 ай бұрын

His son, Riekert has made waves in the Major League Rugby, winning the championship with Seattle!

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Yes, that's right. Great to see the sons of our Springbok heroes doing good things in rugby too!

@Mo-yd8xc 4 ай бұрын

@ash0010 what do you think would make the sport more popular in this country? Everyone doesn't get FS1.

@Ash0010 4 ай бұрын

@@Mo-yd8xc The fact that the US got the RWC in 2031 & 2033 will be a game changer in my opinion! The broader American public needs to be introduced to the game. It will however always be tough to compete with traditional US sports. Not withstanding the astronomical amounts of money (sponsorship and TV coverage) that they command. The US public is generally not aware of how big the game is elsewhere, it can "change" or improve though. Look how "popular" F1 has become, after a massive push - i.e. money, sponsorship and hosting - NETFLIX (!). The average Yankee still prefers Indy and NASCAR .... by a mile!

@Mo-yd8xc 4 ай бұрын

@@Ash0010 1st of all It's obvious you have no clue what you're talking about. Try calling somebody in Mississippi or Alabama a "yankee." Do you realize how dumb that would come off? NASCAR is very popular in New York City? 😂

@fanievanvuuren5245 4 ай бұрын

Awesome testimony. Thank you for sharing.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Fanie. Glad you enjoyed it. Great journey Drikus has been on.

@fanievanvuuren5245 4 ай бұрын

@@frontrowrugby Yes, I really enjoyed Drikus testimony, but I also enjoy your program, Peter. The way you interview the players is phenomenal. It brings back so many memories. Do you only interview former Springboks or would you be interested in a wonderful story that happened at my old school in JHB. Hoërskool President. I wish they made a film about what happened, but maybe your program can share it.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Fanie. Yes, I only interview former Springboks. The only deviations I've made is to do a few videos where we spoke about the Currie Cup/Super 12 but they didn't do very well. The other thing I did was preview/review videos during the World Cup and some of them did very well, and others no as well.

@alanmjohnson 4 ай бұрын

I like the way he talks about the modern game, how he doesn't follow it closely and had to think about Marx's name. It's not that I don't respect the rugby lifers, but it's also nice to see people who can move on with their life without letting the achievements of their 20s be their whole personality. Hattingh gives the impression that if he were a normal sized person, you could be his friend or colleague for a long time without ever knowing that he was once a world class rugby player. I've know other people who, within ten minutes of meeting them, would be sure to work some athletic achievement from their youth into the conversation. I admit to being a bit envious of that achievement, but I also find it sad that they think (maybe correctly) that that's the most interesting thing about them. Good for Drikus for finding something more important.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Alan. Yeah it's a great story and I've had a few guys on here that have indicated that it's important to not let your success or in this case rugby be the thing that defines you. Of course what men like Drikus achieved is incredible and so many of us would have jumped at the opportunity to trade places and also become Springboks. These guys are heroes and legends. But it does put it into perspective, that even if you do reach that kind of level, there is more to life.

@seanpinkey8798 4 ай бұрын

A fascinating interview Peter! Looks like Drikus has given his life to God- very religious! He is the brother in-law of the late Ruben Kruger.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Sean. Yeah, a fascinating discussion and a rather unique story too. Kruger was indeed his brother-in-law!

@Ash0010 4 ай бұрын

Indeed, his career is not something he really "cares" for.

@Ash0010 4 ай бұрын

He was in partnership with Ruben in his potato business for a while.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

That's it!

@naidoo307 4 ай бұрын

Amen

@larsniehaus176 4 ай бұрын

Brillant Interview

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Lars. So glad you enjoyed it.

@georgyporgy7252 9 күн бұрын

Was busy doing an granite top install yesterday at a house here in George and my cuz said we must hurry up as they guys are gonna fetch him in an hour......so the home owner asked where his going......so my cuz said that they leaving for the game in Cape Town against the all blacks........the owner said he struggled to get tickets and he was an x bok......so we asked him whats his name and he said his Drikus Hattingh......he told us some rugby stories.......great guy......was a pleasure meeting him

@frontrowrugby 9 күн бұрын

What a lovely story. I am going to share this with him. Thank you for sharing. Drikus is a great guy.

@seamus9750 4 ай бұрын

I remember him as a player that wasn't scared to throw a punch or three.

@frontrowrugby 4 ай бұрын

Yes, he was a real hard man as a player. Maybe an early version of a Bakkies Botha. I'm so pleased I could get him on.

@Ash0010 4 ай бұрын

@@frontrowrugby Yeah, he "sorted out" many a player! I specifically remember how "renowned meanie" Johan le Roux dropped like a sack of potatoes (excuse the pun) after one Drikus punch in a Transvaal vs. Northens match. I think he was captain on that day and wouldn't let anyone intimidate his teammates. Unfortunately it cost him the captaincy though.