These have been the most important 4 years of my life so far, and it’s so well encapsulated by retaining the title. I couldn’t ask to be in a better place, a better career or with better friends. It finally feels like there is hope again, despite the challenges.
I’ve been thinking about this so much today. The springboks encapsulate so much more than rugby. It’s hope, it’s unity and its perseverance. It’s been an incredibly tough 4 years for SA. Yet we find a way.
I find Cyril’s call for a united response interesting. When last did you feel like a proud South African? The World Cup? The last few months haven’t been kind to SA, and although the government has actually handled this incredibly well so far, will this tip us over the edge?
These 2 quotes from fm last week are some of my favourite lines from articles I’ve read in a while:
“When the going gets tough, the yachting community buys bigger boats”
And: