Gareth Jenkinson
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Managing Editor @Cointelegraph Previously @SuperSportTV Blitz 📺 @ecr9495 📻 Lover of rugby 🏉, beer 🍻, Crossfit 🏋️ & gaming 💻
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Joined April 2012
The World Economic Forum doesn't talk about Bitcoin - so I made sure that we did in 2025. I took the chance to ask if the US will adopt a Bitcoin strategic reserve during the 'Crypto at a Crossroads' session inside this year's WEF conference. Coinbase's Brian Armstrong remains
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@TelegraphRugby @oliverbrown_tel I truly hope that when the RWC is over, Bongi lawyers up and sues the RFU for defamation. The level of reporting from English media on this subject has been shocking. Where is the actual evidence? Shame on you all.
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@dominickmatthew Man we live in the future. To have HD video from space so easily accessible on social media still breaks my brain. What a time to be alive.
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@RodderzNow @SonnyBWilliams Inspires the next generation of South Africans living in poverty to believe that they can overcome their impoverished circumstances and do great things. A number of the Boks grew up in townships and in poverty. If they can overcome that and do great things, others can to.
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With all due respect @bensmithrugby - you're social media trolling is the reason @RassieRugby is calling you out. The irony is that most Saffas love and respect the All Blacks and the great rivalry between our nations. Sadly you seem to take more pleasure out of riling people up.
Director of Retweets, take the big win over the 14-man ABs and be quiet mate. Get off X/Twitter and go enjoy the celebrations. I don’t speak for New Zealand. Are you mad I don’t think this is the greatest rugby team ever?.
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50 up for @KaizerChiefs - I'm giving away this jersey today to one lucky winner to mark the occasion! To win, follow me, like.and retweet! #Amakhosi4Life #amakhosi50 #KaizerChiefs #KaizerChiefs50
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How cool is this! I found this group of @Springboks fans on the phone with @Siya_Kolisi after #RSAvWAL #RWC2019 @ecr9495 @ECRBreakfast @ecrdrivetime @Hollywoodbets
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@LibertarianZA The true cost is the lack of sunlight. Been living in Netherlands for three years. Cost of living is high, but the gray, cold and dark is what really sucks.
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Lukhanyo Am is the best 13 in World Rugby. Fight me.
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Donald Trump was the first president to launch a memecoin and the US is on the verge of establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. I had to ask president @CyrilRamaphosa if he’ll launch a $RAMAPHOSA coin 🇿🇦😭. Jokes aside, I asked him whether the South African government is
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@bensmithrugby Both b2b ABs and Springboks are special in their own right. I don't really care which is really the GOAT group. Richie was a special skipper leading a special group. Siya is a special skipper leading a special group. Why do we have to pile so much hate?.
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For everyone back at home in South Africa, I asked @Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus to explain the situation around the bomb squad and #Mapimpi. Honest and endearing answer from the Bok boss. #RWC2019 #Springboks @ecr9495 @Hollywoodbets @ecrdrivetime @ECRBreakfast @robertmarawa
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Dricus du Plessis embodies that fight to the death attitude. It's why he's become a national treasure for South Africans, just like the Bokke. What a fight, certainly had me on the edge of my seat. UFC CHAMPION BABY!.
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@bensmithrugby In rugby, the best players are often understated, but they step up when it matters most. Pollard has an unmatched temperament, is better defensively than the flyhalfs you mentioned and attacks the gain line regularly and potently. Kicking game is near flawless - give it a break.
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@Duffman96918426 @BryanHabana This is the stupidest comment I've seen in 2024. You should be ashamed of yourself.
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That tribute from @SiyaKolisi to @EbenEtzebeth was something special. One giant of the game recognizing another. At the end of the day they're just two best mates getting to do what they love together. Man I love rugby 🏉🏉🏉.
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@iamSivN Came back from Amsterdam for Dezemba holidays. Couldn't swim at the beaches, city centre is in a terrible state. Spent most of my youth in the 031, including East Coast Radio days - it's a shit show at the moment. Sad to see.
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I finally paid off my first car! 72 months later and that's that. Get in!.
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For the past month, I've been exploring @hamster_kombat for a feature on @Cointelegraph. The Telegram-based game has 200 million players and its YouTube channel has broken records. What is Hamster Kombat, and why is everyone playing it? Let’s dive in 🐹.
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Incredibly excited to announce that I've been appointed Managing Editor of @Cointelegraph. I'll be working across our editorial, social media and video teams to help solidify out spot as a leader in the crypto and blockchain news space.
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Want to win R4000 TODAY courtesy of @SuperSportTV @DStv and @ECRBreakfast??? Answer this question: Which former Proteas player has the most career wickets in ODI cricket? Retweet this with your answer using the hashtag #ECRBreakfast
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World Rugby were always going to leave it to this week to hand down their verdict on Rassie. I know this @Springboks side - this is the same kind of fuel they had in Tokyo back in 2019. This weekends clash is going to be to be full of emotion.
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If you think Trump launching a memecoin is a good thing - you need a wake up call. I’ve been thinking hard about this since $TRUMP launched and I’ve seen plenty of disparate takes on why it’s good/bad for the industry. Trump endorsing Bitcoin in 2024 was about as good as it
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Just chatted to @bgarlinghouse from @Ripple backstage in Paris - he's bullish on the stablecoin space and hopes to see their recently announced stablecoin grab some market share from USDC and USDT.
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@Duffman96918426 @BryanHabana Bru are you still tweeting from an anonymous account with racist bullshit about one of the @Springboks greatest players? Do us all a favour and deactivate your account - TSEK!.
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GM from #Token2049 - sat down for a fantastic interview with @CryptoHayes which will coming out shortly on @Cointelegraph 👇🏼.Hayes gave me the alpha on the Fed’s rate cut, the yen carry trade, Bitcoin ETFs and more.
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It’s hard to put in words how special this achievement is for me. Today I won the SA Radio Award for Best Sports Show in South Africa for my coverage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Thanks to @ecr9495 @Hollywoodbets for sending me to Japan - this is my trophy moment! #SARadioAwards.
WINNER - Sports Show Commercial – Congrats to RUGBY WORLD CUP UPDATES WITH G-DOG from EAST COAST RADIO #SARadioAwards @ecr9495
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Rest in peace Jacques. Hearing that you passed this weekend brought tears to my eyes. You did a lot to help me earn a spot at Supersport and I will be forever grateful for your support and kind words. Thanks for the rugby banter, chirps and jokes. Rest well champion.
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Unlike Bitcoin, the world’s largest layer-1 blockchains have identifiable leaders and teams that have vested interests in their success. In my recent interview with @adam3us, he unpacks why the anonymity of Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin’s hard money properties are impossible to
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To be honest, I thought it would be hard to get a better @Springboks centre combo than the likes of JDV/Jaque Fourie. But these two are lethal - contenders for best ever in the Green and Gold?.
It’s the 28th time Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am join forces in the Springbok midfield. #NZLvRSA | #RugbyChampionship
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@TelegraphRugby @bencoles_ Just to clarify. Wenkant means 'winning side'. Just like 'wit kant' means white side. Or 'wyd kant' means wide side. Not sure what you think it means, or what was 'allegedly' heard a few weeks ago. I don't see Tom Curry making anymore out of this, so why are you?? Embarrassing.
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Caught up with Adam Back at Bitcoin Amsterdam for a full length video podcast. We spoke at length about HBO’s Satoshi Nakamoto documentary, why Bitcoin can be both digital gold and electronic cash, when the bull run will kick into gear and his thoughts on efforts to both ossify
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Will we ever know the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto?. According to @adam3us - it’s highly unlikely. Nevertheless, Back and other prominent Bitcoiners continue to actively tell Bitcoin’s story to ensure that the movement’s ethos is not misrepresented.
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This is a team of champions. Congrats @bonganimtolo_ Drive Show presenter winner #libertyradioawards. Proud of you my brother.
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@bubblemaps Again just a reminder why tools like Bubblemaps are so important and why it’s so important that blockchains give us access to this transparency. You can follow the money and make some well informed assumptions… something sounds dodgy….
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#ICYMI - I'm moving to Joburg! My wife and I are relocating, while I'll still being doing sport for @ecr9495 and @jacarandafm on weekends. Hoping to make my big break on @SuperSportTV or @SPORTAT10TV in the future! Watch this space!
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This is what it's all about. @Springboks bringing the trophy to the people. Siya's smile says it all. Durban is loving it! @ecr9495 @ECRBreakfast @ecrdrivetime @Hollywoodbets @ECR_Newswatch
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And again! Rassie you are a national treasure.
Okay,but I will probably delete if I get to much "bite" from South Africans!.After all it's for them who we working and playing 🇿🇦
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🧵 How did @MarioNawfal become one of the most influential media personalities on X? Here’s a breakdown of his journey following an epic fireside chat with myself & @scottmelker during #TOKEN2049 at @Cointelegraph's LONGITUDE event:
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Today I'm celebrating something that I worked damn hard for! My coverage of the @rugbyworldcup has been rewarded with a Radio Awards nomination for the Best Sports Show in South Africa! Thanks to @hollywoodbets and @ecr9495 for backing me - hoping to scoop the award next month 🍻
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On board and homeward bound. My cup is full - I couldn't ask for anything more. What an amazing 7 week journey it had been. Well done @Springboks. Thanks @ecr9495 @Hollywoodbets. 🇿🇦
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I haven't shared this far and wide - but today I jet off to join my wife for a new chapter in The Netherlands. Jozi has been good to me, special shout out to @SuperSportBlitz family for the little send off. Onwards to new adventures!
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Really enjoyed chatting to @el33th4xor in Davos for @Cointelegraph. Here's a quick snippet on why he thinks there aren't more crypto and blockchain firms involved in #WorldEconomicForum itself.
“I don’t think DeFi is meant to attack TradFi. DeFi is supposed to complement TradFi, at least initially," argues @avalabsofficial's @el33th4xor when asked by Cointelegraph's reporter @gazza_jenks at the @wef in Davos. Do you agree about his thoughts on DeFi's purpose? #CTWEF23
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Second year in a row - take a bow @bonganimtolo_ - South Africa's Best Drive show host once again. Love this team. #libertyradioawards
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Not many notice it to be fair - I spoke to him about this a couple of years back, he said he had an accident at home that caused the loss of half the finger. Nevertheless his ball skills are top notch! Proper professional.
I was today years old when I found out that Lukhanyo Am does not have a full length middle finger on his left hand. 😮. Can’t believe I missed that. 😅. #RWC2023
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This made me lol.
😬 “Are you even a journalist?”. 😅 Don’t think Jurgen Klopp was too happy with this question!
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Today is the day. The @Springboks have a chance to do something special for the nation once again. Whatever happens, it has been a pleasure covering the #RWC2019 and I'm excited about covering the #RWCFinal today. #GDogInJapan
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Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar proving that rugby players can continue to play their best rugby well into their 30s. Long may it last! #CurrieCup.
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Can Bitcoin be both peer-to-peer electronic money and digital gold?. According to @adam3us, Bitcoin needs to allow people to save for the future while retaining its “ability to be a very low barrier to entry global electronic money.”. “The introduction of Bitcoin in some of those
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@historyinmemes You should look up Jonny Giger - if there is anyone who has come close its him.
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I must @SchalkBrits nailed the walk out at the @Springboks World Cup team announcement 🤣🤣🤣 #Springboks @ecr9495 @ecrdrivetime @Hollywoodbets @bonganimtolo_
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@carrynann This person is likely to be alone the rest of his life. Or sadly he'll end up with someone he emotionally bullies. You've dodged a bullet - hold your head high, you certainly deserve better than that.
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Huis toe gaan. Arigato gozaimashita Japan - but it's time to head HOME. Next stop Mzansi. 🇿🇦
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@WorldRugby @caelan_doris @EbenEtzebeth @CheslinKolbe @Springboks @IrishRugby Caelan is quality - but its honestly a hard call between the three Saffas. I think for overall impact on matches, its got to be Kolbe. Although both Eben and PSDT have massive impact on any match they're involved in as well.
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This is why we love this rivalry. Always the utmost respect.
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@APompliano Great reasoning. Honestly it still sounds so far fetched but the reasoning is sound and could be the fastest way to deal with the US debt issue. What is happening around Bitcoin right now is astounding. What a fantastic time to be in the industry.
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Little snippet of my conversation with @CryptoHayes during #Token2049 in Singapore last week - the full podcast is below 👇👇👇.
💥 TOKEN2049: What does Arthur Hayes really think about Fed cuts, the BitMEX saga, and #Bitcoin ETFs? . Hear it straight from the man himself!
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Great to see @VitalikButerin in Singapore. He spoke about the importance of @ethereum solo staking at Ethereum Singapore - we'll have a write up on @Cointelegraph but here's the TL;DR 👇🏼
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@George_North One of Wales' finest. Go well George, you've served your country well and entertained us all!.
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I've arrived in Singapore for #TOKEN2049 after what I can only describe as an unreal and undeniably unique travel experience with @redactedcoin - this video sums it all up - time for a thread 👇🏼 @Cointelegraph
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@wicks_jeff Jeff you report for country duty everyday and I f*cking love it. Keep exposing these degenerates.
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I’ve got a front row seat for the only crypto themed session at #WEF25. ‘Crypto at a Crossroads’ is the title of the panel. Very curious how this conversation pans out. Will they talk about $TRUMP memecoin? Will nation state adoption of Bitcoin be up for discussion. There’s
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Highlight of the day - asking @VitalikButerin his thoughts on the incarceration of Tornado Cash's Alexey Pertsev the implications for privacy tools and developers. He wouldn't comment on #EthereumETF. @Cointelegraph
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WIN x5 @durban_heat jerseys, caps and tickets as well as 5 @Hollywoodbets Bunny Chow vouchers for tomorrow's game in Durban. Like, Retweet and answer: Which Durban Heat player scored the most runs in their win over the Cape Town Blitz last night?
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@bensmithrugby Just on point A, playing scrumhalf means that Dupont has way more opportunities to influence a game then Kolbe on the wing. For that reason I might agree. However, Kolbe is still pound for pound one of the greats of this generation.
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@MARAHoldings It's really happening. @Saylor has cleared the path for others. What is currently a footpath will become a highway. .
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With @siphiweshabba back in @BafanaBafana squad, let's relive THAT goal. @SkyTshabalala @EggsBenedictZA @nealcol @YesWeCrann
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Listening to the South African national anthem for the first time in MotoGP history while Binder stands top of the podium gave me goosebumps. BEAUTIFUL! 🇿🇦🇿🇦.
🏁 #MotoGP RACE!. @BradBinder_41 AND KTM WIN THEIR FIRST #MotoGP RACE!!! 🏆🥇👏. #Bradical | #CzechGP 🇨🇿
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@JoeNakamoto Yeah I was quite disappointed that the Governor hasn't taken the time to at least understand the basic fundamentals of why Bitcoin is hard money. .
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So we're giving away an epic change room experience at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead with the @durban_heat next week! All you need to do is like, retweet and tell me what your favourite memory at Kingsmead is! We'll announce the winner next week Monday!
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It's our last week together on East Coast Drive before these two legends head off on their respective new journeys. These past 3 years have taught me so much and a lot of that has come from Bongani and Mags. I'll leave the soppy stuff for later this week though.
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@bensmithrugby Lekker - 4 year cycle to make it three in a row and five in total. Whether we win a few Rugby Champs along the way, building for the big prize is what Rassie and co. have focused on. And it's paid off up until now. Enjoy the smaller trophies, they're way more significant 🙃.
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@LouisNel @BruceFordycerun Unreal stuff - one of South Africa's greatest runners talking candidly about the potential damage from a Covid vaccine. If this doesn't make people more skeptical about what we were subjected to, I don't know what will.
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Guys Mapimpi is next level. Too much gas. And then he gifts the try to Curwin. Fantastic turnover on their try line then they go the length of the field!.
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A quick fist bump with the skipper! The man hasn't missed a photo with any fans, but he still has time to say a quick howzit! @ecr9495 @ecrdrivetime @ECRBreakfast @Hollywoodbets #RWC2019
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Great great thread - some really unique insights on investing here.
There is a relatively unknown man in Switzerland who invests capital in a particular way that makes almost any investor who learns about it jealous. Time for a thread 👇🏽👇🏽.
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The Sharks are back at it in Durban! Good news is that Sbu Nkosi has returned from injury and is up for selection for this weekend's clash against the Jaguares. Squad looking happy and healthy.
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WIN 10x tickets for the Sharks vs Jaguares clash in Durban this weekend - ANSWER THIS - What team did Sikhumbuzo Notshe play for before he joined the Sharks? 📸 @STEVEHAAGSPORT
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Just want to say a big thanks to Steve Haag for these prints of our World Champs @Springboks. Couldn't ask for a better way to remember our trip to Japan.
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Had #Proteas legend @GraemeSmith49 at @ecr9495 to chat about #CWC19. We finished off with some quick fire questions about his career. Some answers here that are gold 🍻 thanks to @supersporttv for setting it up! @ecrdrivetime @OfficialCSA @bonganimtolo_ @thedarrenmaule
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I enjoyed the Bok game in a quiet spot last night. The group continues to write its own fabled history, with so many crucial cogs emerging. Hats off to the Lions as well for a hard fought series - I bloody love rugby.
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Heart breaking news for @Blitzboks coach Neil Powell. He's tested positive for Covid, and according to SA Rugby is going into an isolation facility in Kagoshima for 14 days. It means he'll miss the entire Sevens tournament at the Olympics 😥.
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And so my #GDogInJapan journey begins for the #rwc2019 - Durban to Joburg, Joburg to Doha and then Doha to Haneda, Tokyo. 24 hours of travel. See you on the other side.
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After a couple days in the Cape for a wedding, it's good to be back in this building. Joining Blitz has been a highlight of 2021, grateful for this 🙏
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What a time to be alive. The President has delivered a decisive speech enforcing a 21 day lock down for South Africa. This is the best course of action to flatten the curve for our vulnerable populace. Stay safe, be brave, be kind and remember we're all in this together.
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Sitting in a pub for a quiet Sunday night beer. Just watched Kolbe's try again and it gave me such goosebumps. They really did it. I'm getting emotional again. #Springboks #RWC2019 #RWCFinal
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