Corniel van Zyl

Christian, husband and father. Rugby coach. Qualified electronic engineer. Traveling, wildlife and golf. #foodlover

[Cardiff Rugby @Cardiff_Rugby]

Incoming!

Former Italy international Corniel van Zyl will link up with the Blue and Blacks as forwards coach next season.

Croeso Corniel. #YmlaenCaerdydd.

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[Brent Lindeque @BrentLindeque]

There are more important things in life.

Erik Van Rooyen, an incredibly talented South African golfer, has just clinched victory at the World Wide Technology Championship.

His interview will leave you in tears.

George Savaricas from NBC started his post-round interview with a question: 'How were you able to remain so composed when the stakes were at their highest? Erik took what seemed like the longest 10 seconds to respond, tears streaming down his cheeks.

"Sorry," he eventually said, his voice trembling.

"I stayed calm because there are more important things in life than golf."

The 33-year-old golfer was referring to his best friend and former University of Minnesota teammate, Jon Trasamar. Jon had been battling Stage 4 melanoma for over a year, and despite hopes of recovery in late 2022, the cancer persisted. As reported by Ryan French, after failing to advance past the first stage of Q-School last autumn, Jon went for a follow-up, only to find that the cancer had spread to his ribs. Despite treatment and signs of improvement, another doctor's visit in February revealed that the cancer had spread to his liver, back, spine, and legs.

Now, Erik sadly shared that Jon has just six to ten weeks left to live.

Thank you for reminding us all that there are more important things in life (insert thing here).

Sending you all love and kindness.

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

Interisting fact only 5 nations have competed in RWC finals over the years

France 0/3
England 1/4
Australia 2/4
All Blacks 3/4
South African 3/3

Who will get nr 4 tomorrow?
#gobokke🇿🇦

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@ChunyaMunga All the best @ChunyaMunga will follow your progress closely. Its been a plesure
#goonson

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@sergioparisse Well done on a great career Sergio💪🏼
Finish strong

[London Irish @londonirish]

Donna van Zyl, wife of Assistant Coach Corniel, is running the London Marathon in aid of #Getkidsgoing!

To raise funds for a great cause, they are auctioning @Blair_CowanTC's shirt from last season.

Auction 👉 https://t.co/vE3Pke3WPq
Fund raising page 👉 https://t.co/0RAaOxmLdc

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@Louis57TM @TheOpen Bring hom huistoe 🏆

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@TheBig_Easy @TheOpen Kom Saterdag kyk - Sterkte

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@jerryflannery @BristolBears What a comeback! 👏🏻👏🏻Congratulations and good luck for next week

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@mariusgoosen10 Ja man die Goose. Sterkte

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@CrowleyKJ @Federugby All the best!!

[London Irish @londonirish]

𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙡'𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙩 🎤

@TheCernal sat down for his first chat on camera since joining the Club last week. 📹

🗣 "Obviously I know the Club and the history around it. To come and coach in the Premiership was a nice challenge and a good learning curve."

[Toyota Cheetahs @CheetahsRugby]

Thank you for your ongoing support🧡 @KnightsCricket

#CheetahsForever
@ToyotaSA

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@toksvdl Is daai #redbull vir voor of na die game @fsteyn12 ?

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@PlanetRugby @miketindall13

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@jerryflannery @Munsterrugby 💪🏼💪🏼

[Benetton Rugby 🦁 @BenettonRugby]

PLAYER GALLERY
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@TheCernal
163 caps in biancoverde, di cui 53 nel campionato italiano, 76 in Celtic League e 34 in Champions Cup.

#BenettonRugby #leoni #wearelions🦁

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

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🦁 #ThrowbackThursday 🤍💚

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@valleycom1 @Bullsrhino8 @lloydies6 @Huw_Bennett @AvanZylza @StefanT15 @Richard_Fussell And @wiandup1

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@valleycom1 @Bullsrhino8 @lloydies6 @Huw_Bennett @AvanZylza @StefanT15 @Richard_Fussell Beautifully done ✅ @valleycom1, tough times don’t last! #staysafe

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@valleycom1 @Bullsrhino8 @lloydies6 @Huw_Bennett @AvanZylza @StefanT15 @Richard_Fussell @FrancoTrompis @Barry_Goodes @deanbuddd @mikyrispoli @Cammellone84 @GrespanGiovanni @pentamedical13 @13Juba @tewis999 And my son @Barbs84R

[Corniel van Zyl @TheCernal]

@valleycom1 @Bullsrhino8 @lloydies6 @Huw_Bennett @AvanZylza @StefanT15 @Richard_Fussell I nominate @FrancoTrompis @Barry_Goodes @deanbuddd @mikyrispoli @Cammellone84 @FrancoTrompis @GrespanGiovanni @pentamedical13 @13Juba @tewis999