'Light the Fire' with GJ Van Velze

Wind Yer Neck In

In episode 13 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome GJ Van Velze to the show. GJ talks through his early childhood and how his school life shaped his character. GJ touches on his time with the Blue bulls and his move to Saints came about after a conversation with a coach. GJ looks to explain how he found the culture shift in England compared to what he was used to as a South African in Pretoria. GJ describes the meeting he had with former Director of Rugby Dean Ryan that finally made him put off retiring and heading back to South Africa and instead take on a new challenge at the Worcester Warriors. GJ talks concussion and the blow that had him out for 12 months and how his rehab was to get back. GJ passionately talks about the business he created with the help of a former sponsor during his period out with concussion and how it looks to grow going forward. GJ tells us what the future holds for him. Let us know what you think on Twitter (@WindYerNeck_In) and Instagram (windyerneck.in)!