Injured: 2 July 2016 at the age of 30 while playing for Abbotsdale Rugby club at a match in St Helena Bay in the Western Cape. Furlo currently lives with his family in Abbotsdale and is an avid Sharks supporter and a comedian at heart.

Despite only having been at home for a week Furlo welcomed the MyPlayers Foundation into his home in September to give the players, Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit a small window into his life. Read about the visit here: http://fans.myplayers.co.za/myplayers-charity-inspires-injured-player/
Or watch the video and hear straight from Furlo himself here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-cIF6kkPiY
Furlo has become quite the entrepreneur and has started his own business producing products for people with disabilities and it is called Grace Adapted Clothes and Aids. To be viewed, click on his link https://clothesandaidfordisabled.com/

‘Life gave me lemons, now I drink tequila’

Injured : 29 April 2015 at the age of 16. Kalib was playing for HTS Belville when he sustained a head injury resulting in multiple strokes. Kalib has difficulty with ataxia which is poor coordination on the left side of his body as well as muscle weakness due to the damage of his cerebellum. Since his injury he received occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and psychotherapy. Initially Kalib could not walk or perform basic self-help skills independently. He has remained in rugby – a game that he so loves, and qualified as a referee with the WP Rugby Union. He also plays a role as trainee coach with RugbyTots and has started his own NPO by giving back to his community. Kalib started at the end of March 2023 as a rugby coach at Kenridge Primary School for the U7, U8, U9, U10 and U11 and we are very proud on how far he has come since his injury and what he has achieved.

Injured: 5 March 2013 aged 22 when playing “koshuis” rugby whilst in his 4^th year of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort.

He now lives with his family in Veldrift after having moved from down from the North West Province. Following his injury, he was forced to change academic direction and studied Genetics and Physiology through Unisa. If that isn’t enough to keep this young man busy, he also tutors high school Mathematics and Physical Science. In his free time, he enjoys reading, music, exercising, and a good braai with friends.

“Faith, hope, and ignorance saved me in the early stages,” Arthur reflects. “They allowed me to face the reality of my injury bit by bit, instead of being crushed by it all at once. The downside was that it took me much longer to let go of what I’d lost and start truly living again.”

Injured: 2 May 2015, aged 13, while playing fullback for Northcliff High School.

His injury took place in a loose maul resulting in anoxia to the brain which resulted in brain damage. He loves gaming and has a disciplined exercise and physio routine along with Occupational and Speech therapy and is making great progress. He lives with his Mom and brother in Johannesburg.

‘Hustle, Loyalty, Respect is what drives and makes a man’ John Cena

Injured: 24 January 2015, aged 20, while playing for South West Districts. He currently lives George with his wife Chanel whom he married in 2017.

“I am Heinrich Terblanche, better known as Ollie. I’ve played provincial rugby in South Africa and New Zealand.  My injury happened on the 24 January 2015 when a scrum collapsed and I broke my neck at level C5 and C6. My journey has been one hard road, but with the love and support of my family and friends and my faith I’m pulling it through.

Through intensive rehabilitation he now walks with crutches and works very hard to walk without it. He studied sport fitness science and has risen above all odds and started his own successful coffee company called Rise Coffee in 2019 where R2 from every bag sold goes to the Players’ Fund. Ollie and Chanel’s story based on faith determination captured the hearts of many and saw their wedding exclusively covered by Huis Genoot in January 2017. He is looking to study logistics or getting involved in the Real Estate business to further his career and growth. Exercise is part of Ollie’s life where he trains diligently 5 days a week and is determined to get stronger and fitter. He has changed his diet to a carnivore one to assist with his health as it is more of natural products where he has felt the difference in his body. He practices walking in his walking frame which has made a huge difference to him and he would like to encourage others to do the same.

In 2019, Ollie and Chanel launched a coffee brand called Rise Coffee Co – Coffee with Purpose. For every bag sold of either the ‘Brave’ or ‘Hero’ a R2 donation is made to the Players’ Fund.

Visit Rise Coffee Co’s website to order your bag today.

Injured: 19 September 2001, while playing flank for Primrose Rugby Club. Yusuf is fortunate enough not to be in a wheelchair and although he walks with a degree of difficulty due to neurological damage, he is a qualified biokineticist and works at SSISA (Sports Science Institute of South Africa)

Injured: 18 August 1989, aged 22, while playing tighthead prop for Tukkies Koshuis Rugby during his 4^th year of studies. Anton works for Alexander Forbes in Stellenbosch where he has been working for the last 30 years. Anton obtained a number of degrees after his MBChB in 1988. He completed his BMedSci degree, then BSc Hons in biosystems as well as his MBA. Currently working as the Health Risk Specialist, Anton is married with twin boys and loves to travel experiencing all he can with his family and being out in nature. Anton is currently the Chairman of the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) and became a Trustee of the Players’ Fund in 2011. Anton has proved that anything is possible and will be working towards a standing programme with his physiotherapist. We are incredibly proud on all Anton’s accomplishments and he is a real asset to the Fund.