Org is the father of Jacques and Geo Cronjé who both went on to play for South Africa after representing the Blue Bulls with distinction in the Currie Cup as well as the Super Rugby tournament and his two others sons, Werner and Johan, were also highly talented rugby players.

Org set aside a few minutes to speak to bluebulls.co.za

When did you play for Northern Transvaal?
1975

What position?
Lock

What was the highlight of your career?
I would say our victory over the WP at Loftus in 1975. Province had a number of Springboks in their team, I think it was about eleven, and we managed to give them a proper hiding. The score was something like 25-13!

For which club did you play in the Carlton League?
Pretoria Police

Which of your sons still play rugby?
Jacques is playing in France (Paris) for Metro Racing after two seasons with Biarritz. That is the same club where Francois Steyn is going, but Geo had to retire due to an eye injury that he picked up whilst playing for the Lions.

Tell us about Johan and Werner?
Werner played lock for Tukkies when they won the Club Champs in 2003 and he went on to represent the Sharks in the Vodacom and Currie Cup. It is interesting to note that he played for the Sharks against the Blue Bulls on three occasions and they managed to beat the Bulls in all three matches. In 2005 he played for the Sharks when they beat the Bulls at Loftus and in 2006 they recorded victories in both the Vodacom Cup as well as the Amateur league. Johan was also a lock and he played numerous matches for the Blue Bulls’ Presidents team.

When did you release that Jacques and Geo have the potential to be Springboks?
From a very early age they showed a lot of potential. Whilst still at school I thought they had what it takes to represent South Africa.

What was your opinion of this year’s Vodacom Super 14 tournament?
We’ve got a brilliant team and if the core stays the same they can do it again in 2010.

Do you follow the Currie Cup?
Yes, I think our youngsters must now do everything within their power to secure a place for us in the semifinals. With all the Springboks available for the play-offs we will be able to lift the Currie Cup, but my main concern at the moment is reaching the semi’s.

Do you still attend games at Loftus Versfeld?
Yes, I work in Pretoria and I have two of Jacques’ season tickets. My company also has a suite at Loftus.

*Org is pictured here while he was on a hunting trip earlier this year with his four sons.

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