As a South African Springbok supporter we would always be thankful and appriciative for the European clubs that takes in SA players to give them a chance to play the most beautiful game.
@@vonkderidder8494 they leave because black players with equal talent or even better are finally given a chance. Sorry this guy isn't better than Mapimimpi or Kolbe. We don't need him
I think it will only truly feel like vindication if he wins...but yeah. Good for him, one of the many to fall through the cracks of the South African rugby factory...we must be doing something right if a player like Duhan is not a major missing piece of our national setup. Good luck to him and welcome home!
@@aldobonaso3481 Yeh, I don't even think you need to look at it that way. Like he says in the video, he had a lot of set-backs and difficulties that meant things didn't work for him in SA. Different players/people thrive and come good in different situations, his path is his path and I don't even think he is seeking 'vindication' at this point, achieving what he has I doubt he'd change a thing. He's a massive player in the Northern Hemisphere and in European rugby, he has made it to the top level, period! Also I see him around occasionally in Edinburgh and he's a nice lad--still a bit of the kid about him which is lovely to see.
Always think its a shame that so many young S Africans are now making Europe their base. End of the day its no different to any other profession - just no space for them in SA these days, for a number of reasons I won't go into. And just wait until the school boys from SA in French clubs become eligeable to play international for France. Best youngsters in SA seem to all have made plans to emigrate to greener pastures and if SA schools are anything to go by, these are some of the most talented in the world. Besides if the Springbok name ever changes to the Proteas to suit certain political, racial and economical agendas, it would be nice to know the Boks live on in Europe.
@@williebauld1007 And they are the worst by a long way. DVM defence is poor and maybe his salary demands are too high. If you look across the Prem very few teams have 'blockbuster' players on the wing. Money is better spent in different postiions.
@@benrawson007 his defence isnt that bad he missed 3 tackles all six nations fair enough one lead to a try against france but he scored two to make up for it
@@taylordoo0077 he's a giver to the game!! Wants to build and strengthen the weaker teams, even it only makes a tiny difference at the end of the day. He was once on the verge of being down and out, thanks to his brother and Edinburgh was given a life line. Just trying to do the same for the current underdogs me thinks
You guys should of taken his brother aswell. Lots of South Africans looking at immigrating to Europe now with things getting worse. I foresee great things for European rugby in the future. Sad state of affairs but it true. I am a massive Springbok fan but facts are facts.
As a South African I'm proud to see one of our boys grow to this stature and to then return to face the springboks as a B&I Lion, well done Duhan! Best wishes on your future, I'm a fan son, do your work!
@@matthewalcorn6316 he played forthe bulls at the time so he did have the best training.... He was up against Ruan combrink on wing for the Boks and he just didnt make the step up... I'm happy he could for Scotland. As for the best winger in the world. Highly debateble imho. He is not even one of the best winger in the current crop of only the southern hemisphere. Maybe judge him after he played against the abs...boks or wallabies....? And SAR invested in kolbe snd Mpimpi... The returns speak for themselves so im sure they pretty happy with that.
Congradulations to Duhan, I was going to write about how I left SA and woouldn't want to play for anyone else but the Boks. Fact is I would be chatting out of my arse and the reality is i'm a bit salty his not playing for the Boks. Good luck I hope Duhan does well.
Congrats Duhan! As fans, more often than not, we do not know the challenges players face. You've had a tough career but you made it! You most certainly deserve the Lions jersey and we are with you.
Good Luck, Duhan! You deserve your call up for the Lions. Going on tour with Lions to South Africa must be very special, and something you never could have predicted. Life,eh?
It’s the pinnacle for. He will never be eligible for Bok selection so to get the chance to prove your doubters wrong in your homeland must be extraordinary .
@@rigardtsmit1816 ek twyfel hy sou n bok word😂 hyt eers begin blink in die laaste paar jaar en ons het Kolbe en Mapimpi as starters, Nkosi as n backup en hope en hope ouens wat blerrie goed is op vlieël. Ek dink hyt al besluit om vir Skotland te speel in 2017. Om te se dis n quota issue is net n lazy excuse
Specman, Arendse, Senatla, Penxe, Tambwe, Jacobs, Tyrone Green, Kok, Edwill van der Merwe en Skosan is almal top klas en wys jou net hoe sterk die kompetisie is. Dis n lui opmerking wat jy maak
You still make a minority to all of us that support the Springboks. He has failed along with his Lions against us. The Springboks will always be a superior team! 💪
What a great video to see how much it means to him to have been selected for the Lions against his native country. Really makes you want to back him when you see how emotional he gets. Top bloke.
I don't think it was easy for Duane, but that doesn't mean I am going to support him or his rugby talent. Two of my 3 children emigrated to their patriarchal UK I love them and wish them well in their lives, which I am grateful didn't include Rugby at Uni. Well done Juane. You will always be a boere seen. Your loyalty to the B&I lions did not go unnoticed. But never forget your roots.
Always beautiful to see dreams come true. The road less traveled and he made it. Always good to see a lad from the South make it big ❤️🇿🇦. Can't wait to see what he can do on the pitch against his own. (Our boys the Springboks)
All the best to you Duhan. I'm just glad you getting to play your sport at the highest level. Would have been nice to see you in Green and Gold but now our great talent will play for The British and Irish Lions. Voorspoed!
There is NO country in the entire world that produces rugby talent like South Africa. You might be thinking of New Zealand but they pinch a lot of talent from the South Pacific Islands. In South Africa it’s all home grown, and now that more African players are becoming part of the team and squad, the volume of talent is simply mind blowing!!!
@@a4away so you think the Lions selectors are wrong to select him? You do note that you are in the minority in this tread, right? Waaaaay in the minority!!
@@len2son Obviously you’re a NuckFut to comprehend. 1. To play for a country you should be a citizen of that country 2. If as someone stated he is SAfrican then that is where he should play and if good enough be selected. Comprehend? Didn’t think so.
If this was a few years back he would’ve fit the mould of what we wanted our wingers to be. Big, strong and physical. Now we sorta shifted away from that mould with how we defend and use our wingers. We need tactically astute, and agile wingers to rush up and shut things down.
I'm sure playing against the Springboks is a bitter sweet moment for him tough... well more bitter than sweet because he knows he probably would never have made it to the field wearing a green and gold jersey.
SA is full of talent. You can "buy" 100 more players and the boks will still outcompete England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland or all four nations combined.
@@inglese2996 Remember when England beat NZ in the RWC? The level of arrogance from the English over them being the best team blah blah blah, and about SA not being able to match them in the final. And yet you're here lecturing me. What goes around comes around. Yes our day will come possibly soon, but for now let us.
This boy is going to be hurting hard when he plays against the Boks. Its every rugby saffa boys dream to play for the Boks. That emotion he is showing is not for the Lions....
I am South African and have worked in a lot of different countries, what he has done by leaving SA and starting over first in Fr and then the UK was a hell of a hard road! It takes a lot of guts, discipline, vasbyt to see it though and then to make the highest level of them all... hats off
Should have a Green and Gold Jersey on , he has proved his worthy , no bigger honor than representing your own country . But to get a chance to play for the Lions is a very rare so well done to him for his achievement . Just wish the Lions Tour was played with better spirt . It seems to me that when we play each other the ethos that Rugby represents seems to go right out the window . We should all be having a few beers and a braai after the games but sadly this is not the case .
Honestly i dont even blame him for the choice he made, sa rugby counts hundreds of professional players and knowing there are others overseas who play major roles in their teams the chances of getting selected is almost impossible and ever since sa won the rwc its been even harder because they pick almost the same team
I don't agree with this at all. I'm more Scottish in my little toe. Nothing against him. I have a problem with the fact that these guys come over, & get fast laned for passports so they can play rugby for another country..... What a joke.
Not even a Scot, so what on earth is he doing in the Lions squad? These players 'parachuted' in from more exotic climes are in danger of diluting the local talent. Many of these overseas recruits cannot make it in their own country which is the reason they come here, by accomodating them we are negating the opportunities for homegrown players. An old argument I know, but still true.
The country is seeing a mass exodus of talented young rugby players fleeing to Europe to play rugby . Money is much better and the players are appreciated and wanted , I don't blame them wanting to play overseas with the nonsense they must put up with in South Africa , politics and sport isn't a good combo at all.
Mostly he was injured in his junior years at the Bulls, never played for the bulls senior side. His junior contract expired while still injured and he was released then went abroad.
He's been capped and is not Scottish at all so would need the 3-year residency that DVM got but now it's been extended to 5 years to stop the money over national problem.
Loving the fact that he’s saying “Home”the whole time🤣He knows where his heart lies😌🤣watch him come back to SA when he retires🤣the same with Kevin Petersen and CJ Stander,Home will always be Home🤣he will never be English,tell him to watch the 2009 Lions tour,let him listen to what they say about Afrikaners🤣
😆😆 "Boks will be NO MORE" I can sense the passion with which you say that. What a joke! That will never happen fool. You idiots said the same after the 2015 RWC. Where are we now? The Boks will rise higher and higher! Now take that idiot.
If we lose tomorrow Duhan I hope it’s your doing… prove to all in SA who didn’t back you how good you are. It would have been nice to have you and Kolbe as our wings.
Sorry but the prem is full of SA and obviously Scotland is becoming the same! It’s time to focus on the huge amount of youth and EQP and SQP players in the grass root clubs and academy’s, I want to see local talent play not mercenaries from abroad! In my view the fact so many foreigners play in the uk points to a poor overall system of nurturing our youth it’s time for the RFU and SRU to recognise this and do their jobs!
Currency exchange rates are very favourable for SH players to do a stint in Europe. And there is also a track record of success: RC Toulonnais won how many trophies for years on end by essentially recruiting the entire core of the Springbok team in France. Besides the SH players (and coaches) improve the standard of NH rugby overall- hence the narrowing, and indeed, all but eliminating the gap between the hemispheres
Ahhh, another South African not good enough for the boks playing overseas.....trust us when we say we're not jealous....and thanks for taking our flops
I don’t agree with this he clearly is South African regardless if he qualifies for Scotland he’s South African of birth and heritage and should never be allowed to put on a lions jersey
Mate, grow up. He has British Citizenship and is considered a Brit. He will be 80 years old one day living in the UK for 60 years and you will still say, nah, he should not be even supporting Scotland, he should be supporting SA.
The politically correct brigade will be all over you with a comment like that.. 'he should be able to represent any country in the world regardless of where he is from because you can be anything you want to be.. I bet he grew up just dreaming about the Britiah and Irish lions.. Utter b#ll#cks
@@20165776YEAR I think you need a bit of help boyo , your obviously not all there and don’t understand how to unpick someone’s argument and opinion.This has nothing to do with ethnicity I have no idea where you’ve got that one from boyo but I certainly didn’t mems at anything regarding gender , race or ethnicity I merely stated that I disagree with van de merwe getting a lions cap because I don’t feel he is deserving of a British and Irish cap because he only qualifies through residency
@@len2son And what about our domestic rugby when's the last time we did well in super rugby? When's the last time we saw a full stadium? My point is not players leaving, its why they are leaving and whats going to be the result. It creates a cycle where the more talent get bought and leave the less resources we'll have to keep future talent and it will kill our domestic rugby
Lol. Fvkc off mate. He didn't leave because of the politics. SA has far too much talent man, we can supply all these Northern Hemisphere teams with players and still compete. I'm glad he didn't wear the Green and Gold. He's a rubbish player, we saw him this series. Had very little impact.
As a South African Springbok supporter we would always be thankful and appriciative for the European clubs that takes in SA players to give them a chance to play the most beautiful game.
You mean they give our white players a chance to play when their own country forced them out.
@@vonkderidder8494 if you have any more like this one please send then thanks.
@@vonkderidder8494 forced them out how?! Think you should lay off the drugs
@@vonkderidder8494 they leave because black players with equal talent or even better are finally given a chance. Sorry this guy isn't better than Mapimimpi or Kolbe. We don't need him
@@spitriple-seven2951 If they had equal talent our provincial sides wouldn't be so weak. Duhan is better than Mapimpi and Nkosi.
What an opportunity for the lad. And to go back to SA with a Lions jersey must feel like a real vindication of his decision.
100%. Trust your gut
I think it will only truly feel like vindication if he wins...but yeah. Good for him, one of the many to fall through the cracks of the South African rugby factory...we must be doing something right if a player like Duhan is not a major missing piece of our national setup. Good luck to him and welcome home!
@@aldobonaso3481 Yeh, I don't even think you need to look at it that way. Like he says in the video, he had a lot of set-backs and difficulties that meant things didn't work for him in SA. Different players/people thrive and come good in different situations, his path is his path and I don't even think he is seeking 'vindication' at this point, achieving what he has I doubt he'd change a thing. He's a massive player in the Northern Hemisphere and in European rugby, he has made it to the top level, period! Also I see him around occasionally in Edinburgh and he's a nice lad--still a bit of the kid about him which is lovely to see.
Says he prob should have played for the boks?
Always think its a shame that so many young S Africans are now making Europe their base. End of the day its no different to any other profession - just no space for them in SA these days, for a number of reasons I won't go into.
And just wait until the school boys from SA in French clubs become eligeable to play international for France. Best youngsters in SA seem to all have made plans to emigrate to greener pastures and if SA schools are anything to go by, these are some of the most talented in the world.
Besides if the Springbok name ever changes to the Proteas to suit certain political, racial and economical agendas, it would be nice to know the Boks live on in Europe.
As a South African I think being selected for lions to tour South Africa might mean more to him than any other player
He’s been a great player for Edinburgh and latterly Scotland, so chuffed he made the squad and Saturday’s team 👍🏻
And now moving to the worst team in the Premiership. Weird.
@@benrawson007 that’s a puzzling move
@@williebauld1007 And they are the worst by a long way. DVM defence is poor and maybe his salary demands are too high. If you look across the Prem very few teams have 'blockbuster' players on the wing. Money is better spent in different postiions.
@@benrawson007 his defence isnt that bad he missed 3 tackles all six nations fair enough one lead to a try against france but he scored two to make up for it
@@Goubo2000 it’s pretty bad ngl but he’s just started playing internationally and hopefully he can improve with experience
fair play to Edinburgh, they gave him that step up
Fair play to Duhan, he took the step and it has richly repaid both himself and Edinburgh.
@Maith on fhear yeah he got the big bucks contract
Straight after qualifying for Jockland he signs for bottom of prem Worcester! Strange move
@@taylordoo0077 he's a giver to the game!! Wants to build and strengthen the weaker teams, even it only makes a tiny difference at the end of the day. He was once on the verge of being down and out, thanks to his brother and Edinburgh was given a life line. Just trying to do the same for the current underdogs me thinks
@@taylordoo0077 not every thing in life is about money or victory at all costs. Just my 5cents worth
We scots love having him in our side and hope he's as useful for the lions. I'm sure Gregor will get the best from him. Good luck Duhan.
We Will Eat Him
@@Ricardo.08 by the end of the game you might just wish you bloody had done! Though I think he'll be a bit tough even for you
@@Ricardo.08 always eat your own? No wonder we adopted him.
You guys should of taken his brother aswell. Lots of South Africans looking at immigrating to Europe now with things getting worse. I foresee great things for European rugby in the future. Sad state of affairs but it true. I am a massive Springbok fan but facts are facts.
@@concorde3980 lmao ahhhh we are the Boks what did Duhan do?
As a South African I'm proud to see one of our boys grow to this stature and to then return to face the springboks as a B&I Lion, well done Duhan! Best wishes on your future, I'm a fan son, do your work!
Just great to see the emotion of what it means, he’s now played for all 3 of my teams…Edinburgh, Scotland and the Lions. Great stuff.
Must be a tough ask playing against your country of birth but also a massive incentive to show your abilities and justify selection. Good luck!
birth? it was his home until 4 years ago
@@TheJaytee194 Yes Jay, he was born in SA, ergo it is his country of birth.
@@TheJaytee194 The quota system forced him out, like so many others. One day justice will prevail.
@@chichim2020 Mapimpi anyday
@@vonkderidder8494 Absolutely not! He is a good player, but he is definitely not SA's top 4 wingers
With south Africa's large talent pool not all players will be springboks... Good luck to him... We wish him well. Alles van die beste.
@@matthewalcorn6316 he played forthe bulls at the time so he did have the best training.... He was up against Ruan combrink on wing for the Boks and he just didnt make the step up... I'm happy he could for Scotland. As for the best winger in the world. Highly debateble imho. He is not even one of the best winger in the current crop of only the southern hemisphere. Maybe judge him after he played against the abs...boks or wallabies....? And SAR invested in kolbe snd Mpimpi... The returns speak for themselves so im sure they pretty happy with that.
If there was better paying domestic rugby he wouldnt have left. Not to mention the politics etc.
Scotland are grateful to have you big man!
Congradulations to Duhan, I was going to write about how I left SA and woouldn't want to play for anyone else but the Boks. Fact is I would be chatting out of my arse and the reality is i'm a bit salty his not playing for the Boks. Good luck I hope Duhan does well.
Congrats Duhan! As fans, more often than not, we do not know the challenges players face. You've had a tough career but you made it! You most certainly deserve the Lions jersey and we are with you.
great player, absolute beast for Edinburgh and Scotland! Good luck to him and all the boys
Great to see Scotland gave him the opportunity and he delivered for them, Rugby in the end won all round
Seems like a great bloke, I'm very happy for him. I hope he sticks it to the Boks on the park.
Lol keep dreaming
He played like a real doos on Saturday
Only thing he stuck out was his foot
Lol. He didn't now didn't he?
Congrats Duhan, an outstanding achievement.
Good Luck, Duhan! You deserve your call up for the Lions. Going on tour with Lions to South Africa must be very special, and something you never could have predicted. Life,eh?
Despite being born in South Africa you can tell this means the world to him which is great to see
It’s the pinnacle for. He will never be eligible for Bok selection so to get the chance to prove your doubters wrong in your homeland must be extraordinary .
What a brilliant person and athlete. Grow stronger Duhan and enjoy your opportunities and success.
A SPRINGBOK supporter. GO WELL "BOERE SEUN". GOD BLESS YOU! 🤗🙏
He has had an incredible year! Such a great addition to the Scotland team.
Opens your eyes a little to how ruthless and difficult it is to become a Springbok, but all the best to him with Scotland and with the Lions!
He would have been a Springbok, if quotas werent a thing. But some positions are "reserved" for players of colour.
@@rigardtsmit1816 ek twyfel hy sou n bok word😂 hyt eers begin blink in die laaste paar jaar en ons het Kolbe en Mapimpi as starters, Nkosi as n backup en hope en hope ouens wat blerrie goed is op vlieël. Ek dink hyt al besluit om vir Skotland te speel in 2017. Om te se dis n quota issue is net n lazy excuse
Specman, Arendse, Senatla, Penxe, Tambwe, Jacobs, Tyrone Green, Kok, Edwill van der Merwe en Skosan is almal top klas en wys jou net hoe sterk die kompetisie is. Dis n lui opmerking wat jy maak
Never gave up. Mark of the man.
I am a South African and support Duhan! There are alot of us!
You still make a minority to all of us that support the Springboks. He has failed along with his Lions against us.
The Springboks will always be a superior team! 💪
Great player and he seems like a very likable person
Most exciting player of the 2021 Lions Tour.
Mooi tjom
Duhan has been a beast for Edinburgh for quite a while. He’s got potential to be a beast this tour!
The potential never really materialized, did it.
What a great video to see how much it means to him to have been selected for the Lions against his native country. Really makes you want to back him when you see how emotional he gets. Top bloke.
I don't think it was easy for Duane, but that doesn't mean I am going to support him or his rugby talent. Two of my 3 children emigrated to their patriarchal UK I love them and wish them well in their lives, which I am grateful didn't include Rugby at Uni. Well done Juane. You will always be a boere seen. Your loyalty to the B&I lions did not go unnoticed. But never forget your roots.
You do what you have to ..we support you
I didnt even bat an eye lid at Duhan and Akker being related. Genuinely wouldn’t have guessed it 🤣
Always beautiful to see dreams come true. The road less traveled and he made it. Always good to see a lad from the South make it big ❤️🇿🇦. Can't wait to see what he can do on the pitch against his own. (Our boys the Springboks)
If there is one try scored by the Lions, I hope it is Duhan. Other than that I want our Bokke boys to win!
@@len2son I relate 100% to that feeling 😂👑🤝
Great story. Looking forward to see him dominate on the outside channels.
What a polite and well mannered young man
I can't believe they're related
One lad got the better genes…
@@roxymarks9636 The angry warthog! 😂
@@roxymarks9636 Is it the one who played for the Springboks?
All the best to you Duhan. I'm just glad you getting to play your sport at the highest level. Would have been nice to see you in Green and Gold but now our great talent will play for The British and Irish Lions. Voorspoed!
It's win-win, or lose-lose which ever way you look at it. We cannot have our cake and eat it, though that would be nice!
He's a unit
Wouldnt be surprised if there was some dodgy substances taken back in SA as a teen
Well done young man ... all the best for the future!
He’s a monster!💪🏼
There is NO country in the entire world that produces rugby talent like South Africa. You might be thinking of New Zealand but they pinch a lot of talent from the South Pacific Islands. In South Africa it’s all home grown, and now that more African players are becoming part of the team and squad, the volume of talent is simply mind blowing!!!
Top lad, hope he keeps going well
i love scotland and the scottish as a south african this just satisfies me
Imagine fighting these brothers
Imagine a Barbarian squad comprising of siblings only
Very cool idea
tuilagi brothers
Vunipola Boys, Cubby and Foxy, trio of barrets
Barret bros. Du Perez bros. Van Der merwe bros . The Currys ..come on who else
Matt and Zander Fagerson
Proudly South African ✊🏾
Lekker Bruh-wish only the best for you!
I'm glad he still calls south africa 🇿🇦 home!
Citizenship of adopted country should be required.
He is South African
@@rockandmeatroll Then he should play in SA and be selected if considered good enough.
@@a4away so you think the Lions selectors are wrong to select him? You do note that you are in the minority in this tread, right? Waaaaay in the minority!!
@@len2son Obviously you’re a NuckFut to comprehend.
1. To play for a country you should be a citizen of that country
2. If as someone stated he is SAfrican then that is where he should play and if good enough be selected.
Comprehend? Didn’t think so.
Good thing he left. He was never gonna make this springbok team. Our wings are too dynamic🔥
Such a great player, hope he makes a good impression on Saturday because if he’s in great form then he will damage the South Africans in a months time
It's his only chance as South Africa may be a bit undercooked. MAY be!!
It's a month's time now. What damage did he make? 😆😁🤣
If this was a few years back he would’ve fit the mould of what we wanted our wingers to be. Big, strong and physical. Now we sorta shifted away from that mould with how we defend and use our wingers.
We need tactically astute, and agile wingers to rush up and shut things down.
Proud van der Merwe right here. Geluk Duhan!!
Lol Ruhan and Duhan. Canada also had a Van der Merwe playing on the wing for them. Daniel Tailliferre Hauman (D.T.H.) van der Merwe!!
@@len2son yeah he is from Worcester in the Western Cape, not far from where I grew up
Yster Leeus Senter!!
As a South African fan...I love seeing this guy play, even if it's in a red shirt.
His voice is 🔥
He does look like Flash Gorden from the comics though. Like heros aspect. I like the kid. Hes cool af.
What a guy
2040 something, and the lions tour to SA is just 15 SA expats vs 15 SA non expats.
SA has alot of talent. Wouldn't be surprised seeing that.
I'm sure playing against the Springboks is a bitter sweet moment for him tough... well more bitter than sweet because he knows he probably would never have made it to the field wearing a green and gold jersey.
Look at him hes from Skibereen can't you tell by his accent!
Nice Scottish accent
Awesome player
SA is full of talent. You can "buy" 100 more players and the boks will still outcompete England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland or all four nations combined.
Facts
Very true. We have so much talent in SA.
Pffffttt. The series was decided by 3 points. Tone your arrogance down, sport goes in cycles. South Africa will be on top temporarily.
@@inglese2996 Remember when England beat NZ in the RWC? The level of arrogance from the English over them being the best team blah blah blah, and about SA not being able to match them in the final. And yet you're here lecturing me. What goes around comes around. Yes our day will come possibly soon, but for now let us.
@@inglese2996 😄😄😆 ease up on the sour grapes princess.
Getting excited
Congrats on your selection and hope you have a successful series. Not too successful though 👍🦁🇿🇦. Bokke!!!
A beast !
This boy is going to be hurting hard when he plays against the Boks. Its every rugby saffa boys dream to play for the Boks. That emotion he is showing is not for the Lions....
Ja but we should be proud for him playing for Lions - thats not an easy team to make - lets be honest.
I am South African and have worked in a lot of different countries, what he has done by leaving SA and starting over first in Fr and then the UK was a hell of a hard road!
It takes a lot of guts, discipline, vasbyt to see it though and then to make the highest level of them all... hats off
Should have a Green and Gold Jersey on , he has proved his worthy , no bigger honor than representing your own country . But to get a chance to play for the Lions is a very rare so well done to him for his achievement . Just wish the Lions Tour was played with better spirt . It seems to me that when we play each other the ethos that Rugby represents seems to go right out the window . We should all be having a few beers and a braai after the games but sadly this is not the case .
Kudos to Duhan 👏
Mans inherited that good genetics!
Real life lookin Hercules
how did he get on a Lion's tour.
Honestly i dont even blame him for the choice he made, sa rugby counts hundreds of professional players and knowing there are others overseas who play major roles in their teams the chances of getting selected is almost impossible and ever since sa won the rwc its been even harder because they pick almost the same team
Did he get selected to provide some local knowledge?
Is his accent Scotrikaans?
I don't agree with this at all. I'm more Scottish in my little toe. Nothing against him. I have a problem with the fact that these guys come over, & get fast laned for passports so they can play rugby for another country..... What a joke.
Not even a Scot, so what on earth is he doing in the Lions squad?
These players 'parachuted' in from more exotic climes are in danger of diluting the local talent. Many of these overseas recruits cannot make it in their own country which is the reason they come here, by accomodating them we are negating the opportunities for homegrown players. An old argument I know, but still true.
Money talks....
yeah m8 you done well
The country is seeing a mass exodus of talented young rugby players fleeing to Europe to play rugby . Money is much better and the players are appreciated and wanted , I don't blame them wanting to play overseas with the nonsense they must put up with in South Africa , politics and sport isn't a good combo at all.
What “nonsense” are you talking about, please elaborate.
@@worldchampions4379 what nonsense, just look at what is going on in the country...
@@schalk_2606 I asked you to elaborate, have the courage of your convictions and say the quiet thing out loud you coward!
Why are SA men such dominant physical specimens ?
It's dem juice
@@emiledamant4038 hereditary man juice?
@@vonkderidder8494 roids
@@vonkderidder8494 let's be honest...it is a big problem in our country, and duhan was definitely on it
@@emiledamant4038 It's only a problem under the quotas. Duhan just eats a lot of biltong.
And at the end of his career, he will follow CJ Stander's footsteps and return home as a proud 🏴 Scot.
Lol! Eating Haggis and playing bagpipes…
@@mnnh1 better than being hijacked in your car or your family murdered, luister seuntjie haggis is lekker an the pipes, better than pap
How do they produce monster like this in Sa ?
Monsters produce other monsters ...that’s the secret sauce
Genetics + a roid culture
Alex You are more likely to find roid culture in the British Lions squad where people are artificially sized.
There we go the village idiot is on Alex.
Biltong, braai en bier.
Vok jou chom, jy speel vir die mees soutie span in die wereld
So wat moet hy hier doen? Brood aandra? Or sy kleur teen hom tel .
Jy kan die man uit Suid Afrika uit haal maar jy kan nie Suid Afrika uit die man uit haal nie.
Why didn’t they ask what’s it like playing against South Africa seening as your South African. Seems like an obvious question.
"Every South African school boy's dream"
"is to play for the British & Irish Lions" lol
@@lm_b5080 hahaha yeah I was thinking the same, "is to beat the British & Irish Lions" is perhaps a bit more accurate? 🤣
I did not know that it was the British Irish and South African lions
...and Pacific Islanders too
@@HenryDube72 So you wouldn’t pick eligible players under current rules ?.......
@@cecilbru9487 it was a joke...
The one that got away...
Lekker Kwagga!🏉
Anyone know why the Bulls let him go?
stiff competition and injury
Mostly he was injured in his junior years at the Bulls, never played for the bulls senior side. His junior contract expired while still injured and he was released then went abroad.
So he doesn't have a Great Great Great Scottish Granny? Rugby makes it up as it goes along I guess.
If his bro plays for Sale why don’t we have him in the Scotland square also?
He's been capped and is not Scottish at all so would need the 3-year residency that DVM got but now it's been extended to 5 years to stop the money over national problem.
Cut from a different cloth, son.
Loving the fact that he’s saying “Home”the whole time🤣He knows where his heart lies😌🤣watch him come back to SA when he retires🤣the same with Kevin Petersen and CJ Stander,Home will always be Home🤣he will never be English,tell him to watch the 2009 Lions tour,let him listen to what they say about Afrikaners🤣
he is Scottish, adopted not English
Scottish.....oh that's embarrassing.
@@benrawson007 Only if you are a pink apple 🙈
@@cecilbru9487 I don't understand what that even means.
@@20165776YEAR he's a scottish lol....
Well done Boet. So many SA kids will join your footsteps, to be Lion 🦁 is an honor. Watch in 10 yrs time the Boks will be NO MORE .
😆😆 "Boks will be NO MORE" I can sense the passion with which you say that. What a joke! That will never happen fool. You idiots said the same after the 2015 RWC. Where are we now? The Boks will rise higher and higher! Now take that idiot.
We have infiltrate the enemy 🤣
Lol. And not much came out of that, didn't it?
If we lose tomorrow Duhan I hope it’s your doing… prove to all in SA who didn’t back you how good you are. It would have been nice to have you and Kolbe as our wings.
he lost ... he is too overrated ! get over it ! He will never beat the Boks !
This man blocked me on IG
why?
Naomi Campbell blocked #metoo !
not everyone wants to see dickpix dude
@@aleccastro4761 kudos
What did you do?
Sorry but the prem is full of SA and obviously Scotland is becoming the same! It’s time to focus on the huge amount of youth and EQP and SQP players in the grass root clubs and academy’s, I want to see local talent play not mercenaries from abroad! In my view the fact so many foreigners play in the uk points to a poor overall system of nurturing our youth it’s time for the RFU and SRU to recognise this and do their jobs!
Currency exchange rates are very favourable for SH players to do a stint in Europe. And there is also a track record of success: RC Toulonnais won how many trophies for years on end by essentially recruiting the entire core of the Springbok team in France. Besides the SH players (and coaches) improve the standard of NH rugby overall- hence the narrowing, and indeed, all but eliminating the gap between the hemispheres
Ahhh, another South African not good enough for the boks playing overseas.....trust us when we say we're not jealous....and thanks for taking our flops
I don’t agree with this he clearly is South African regardless if he qualifies for Scotland he’s South African of birth and heritage and should never be allowed to put on a lions jersey
Mate, grow up. He has British Citizenship and is considered a Brit. He will be 80 years old one day living in the UK for 60 years and you will still say, nah, he should not be even supporting Scotland, he should be supporting SA.
The politically correct brigade will be all over you with a comment like that.. 'he should be able to represent any country in the world regardless of where he is from because you can be anything you want to be.. I bet he grew up just dreaming about the Britiah and Irish lions.. Utter b#ll#cks
the coach is Kiwi
Tom why you picking on him is it because he is white and you can get away with it? how do you feel about Aki
@@20165776YEAR I think you need a bit of help boyo , your obviously not all there and don’t understand how to unpick someone’s argument and opinion.This has nothing to do with ethnicity I have no idea where you’ve got that one from boyo but I certainly didn’t mems at anything regarding gender , race or ethnicity I merely stated that I disagree with van de merwe getting a lions cap because I don’t feel he is deserving of a British and Irish cap because he only qualifies through residency
Friendly fire
Because of all the politics in our rugby we lose great players like this to other nations. Just imagine what he could have done in the green and gold
We already won the world cup without him. We can only pick 15 starters per team anyway.
We can supply other nations with players too and still win the world cup, not many other nations can do that.
@@len2son And what about our domestic rugby when's the last time we did well in super rugby? When's the last time we saw a full stadium? My point is not players leaving, its why they are leaving and whats going to be the result. It creates a cycle where the more talent get bought and leave the less resources we'll have to keep future talent and it will kill our domestic rugby
Lol. Fvkc off mate. He didn't leave because of the politics. SA has far too much talent man, we can supply all these Northern Hemisphere teams with players and still compete. I'm glad he didn't wear the Green and Gold. He's a rubbish player, we saw him this series. Had very little impact.
Exceptional player, he was one of the outstanding players on the lions tour.