Maritzburg College’s Jacques van der Walt in 20 Seconds
THE Maritzburg College first XI top-order batsman and Red Black & White first XV flyhalf is a multi-layered personality who loves to have fun, takes his passion for sport seriously and feels deeply.
Here’s an insight into this exceptionally talented young man, pictured in-photo with a little big fella.
THE RED BLACK & WHITE BROTHERHOOD: Jacques & friends.
Favourite food: Braai
Fave breakfast: Bacon & eggs
Actor: Tom Hardy
Actress: Margot Robbie
Celebrity Crush: Margot Robbie
The place to find your celebrity crush… The Five star Fordoun Hotel and Spa.
Favourite App: Instagram
Favourite Emoji: Cheeky wink
TV show: Peaky Blinders
Board game: 30 Seconds
Car: 1969 Ford Mustang
Driving a Mustang? Go to Trish first please.
3 People you’d like to invite to your birthday party: Maritzburg College Old Boy, champion batsman and former England Test captain Kevin Pietersen, England’s great all-rounder Freddie Flintoff, Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard
KP and Freddie Flintoff loved hitting the cover off the ball. Not so easy with Hill Premium Quality. Ask Stu at stuart@hillcricketballs.co.za
Jacques’ nickname: Chockie
Chockie in 1 word: Determined
Inspirational SA sports stars: AB de Villiers & Handre Pollard
When you’re earning IPL money like AB: Consult our UK property investment expert.
Favourite quote: ‘The harder I practice the luckier I get’
Gary Player
Best advice I have ever received: ‘Invest in dot balls and cash in later’
Childhood coach Rob Fuhri
If Chockie could attend any sports match: The Ashes
Before hitting the islands: Check with Titan Tech that your castle is secure.
4 Things Chockie can’t live without: Family, music, friends and sport
Down time: Watching a good movie
On Chockie’s screensaver: My girlfriend and I
Holiday destination: Ibiza
3 Desert Island must-haves: Girlfriend, friends and family
Before the desert island must-haves here’s a must-not-have: a septic beach. John will help you out – and he’ll enjoy the holiday.
* Ibiza, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the eastern coast of Spain, is a legendary party island.
The fifth desert island must-have is great eyesight. Ask Hilliar & Gray.