A round of golf for rhinos

Frik was named South Africa’s rugby player of the 20th century by the country’s passionate fans of the game. He retired from rugby in 1971.

Frik had excellent all-round skills, in fact, remarkable skills for a big man. Although he was not particularly tall, he was a tower of strength in the lineout. In addition, he had a fantastic turn of speed and fine running skills with ball in hand, as he showed in the try he scored against the British Lions in 1968.

Peeling around the front of the lineout from his position in the middle of the two opposing lines, he snared the pass near the touchline and then took off for the try line as if propelled by a turbo booster. His hair bounced wildly as he raced for the line, and after a beautifully executed shimmy, he dived over to score a classic try from all of 40 metres out.

Frik’s skills extended to kicking – punt, drop or place kick, Frik could do it.
For many years he held the Springbok record, along with the brilliant loose-forward Jan Ellis, for the most test matches played for South Africa, with 38 appearances. This was long before the advent of the global village; teams played far fewer tests and there was no annual competition for southern hemisphere rugby teams.

You can get a chance to socialize with Frik at a golf day in aid of the South African Veterinarian Fund for the protection and rehabilitation of injured rhinos.

This golf day is taking place on September 24 at Bankenveld Golf Club.
The competition format is a four-ball alliance with two scores to count and a scramble drive on all holes except par 3s.

A minimum of four drives per player must be used and golfers without a SAGA handicap will play of an 18 handicap.
The R4 000 per four-ball includes 18 holes of golf, a halfway house and also a dinner.

Entertainment will be in the capable hands of Nico Nel, a storyteller of note.
Dinner tickets are available for non-golfers at R350 per person.

Booking is essential. Find your entry form here or phone Freddie Nel on 071 530 7058.