The Unforgettable Sharks & Cheetahs Journey of Ollie Le Roux

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In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Sharks & Cheetahs career, legendary prop, and sometimes hooker, Ollie Le Roux opens up on his near-decade at the Shark Tank and his return to Bloemfontein to help his beloved Cheetahs lift the Currie Cup. Ollie recalls starting out as an amateur before an unfortunate disciplinary incident forced him out of the-then Orange Free State. He hooked up with Ian McIntosh at Natal and never looked back. Ollie helped the team win the Currie Cup and reach several more finals, as well as Super 12 finals. He was also part of the incredible transformation from Natal to the Sharks in the professional era. Later in Durban, Le Roux was stabbed in the back by a former teammate and found himself on the way back to Bloem. Little did he know he would have a significant role to play in helping his home province win the Currie Cup for the first time in nearly 40 years. Ollie discusses all of these topics candidly and shares a few funny moments along the way too in this memorable episode of Front Row Rugby.
13 Nov 2023 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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