The 20-year-old Rossouw set aside a few minutes to speak to bluebulls.co.za

Tell us about your early days?

I was born on August, 21, 1989 in Vredenburg on the West Coast and stayed in the Cape for the majority of my childhood days.

What Primary school did you attend?

Laerskool Paarl Gimnasium

High school?

Paarl Gimnasium

Is it true that you were Gimmies’ head boy in your matric year?

Yes

What position did you play at school?

I played tighthead.

Did you ever have the opportunity to represent the Western Province?

Yes, I played Craven week rugby for the WP at u/13 and u18 level and also represented Province in 2005 in the Grant Khomo week?

Do you come from a rugby family?

Yes, definitely. I grew up with rugby and my father, Pieter, played flyhalf and inside centre for SWD and the Boland.

What team did you support as a child?

Growing up in the Cape it had to be WP

You are a professional rugby player now, what career did you want to pursue as a child?

I always wanted to be a rugby player. This is a dream came true for me.

Who was your childhood hero?

Schalk Burger

What did you do after matric?

I immediately joined the Bulls after I matriculated in 2007 and played for the Blue Bulls Under 19 team as well as Tukkies Jongspan in 2008.

How big are the modern day tightheads?

I am 1.86m and weigh 114kg but I would like to go up to 118kg.

What position do you prefer?

Tighthead. I can play loosehead, but I prefer tighthead.

Toughest opponent to date?

Gurthro Steenkamp. Whilst playing junior rugby I have never come across a genuine tough opponent, but I must admit that Gurtho has shown me a thing or two during practice sessions.

What is life like in the Bulls’ camp?

I love it in Pretoria. A lot of time and energy go into the junior structures and everything is in place for us to perform.

Who is going to be the Bulls’ toughest competition in the Currie Cup?

I would say the Sharks.



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