Springboks: Veteran has a TWIN! – PICTURES
Not many people know that one of the Springboks stars have a twin.
Springboks veteran Jesse Kriel has become a household name in SA Rugby.
Meanwhile, speaking of household, he grew up with a twin brother in his childhood home.
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SPRINGBOKS TWIN INTRODUCED
Daniel Kriel is the twin of Springboks veteran centre, Jesse Kriel.
The twins were born on 15 February 2024. Interestingly, Dan represented the Bulls at junior level before having stints with the Stormers and Lions. Whilst, his brother, Jesse, played senior rugby for the Bulls before moving abroad.
So, both twins play rugby. However, they play in different parts of the world right now.
Springboks centre, Jesse, plays his trade in Japan. Meanwhile, Dan plays in the United States. Jesse plays for the Canon Eagles. Whilst, Dan currently plays for the Seattle Seawolves.
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SA RUGBY TWINS
The twins followed in the footsteps of Odwa and Akona Ndungane who both represented the Boks.
Thereafter. Jean-Luc Du Preez and Dan Du Preez both represented the Springboks. The twins played together at the Sharks. Now, they play together at the Sale Sharks in England.
DO YOU THINK DAN LOOKS LIKE JESSE KRIEL OR ARE THEY NON-IDENTICAL TWINS? DO YOU THINK DAN WILL PLAY FOR THE SPRINGBOKS ONE DAY?
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