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Inspiring! Clip of young Canan Moodie in lockdown training goes viral
Not even a hard lockdown could stop Canan Moodie’s dreams of one day making the Springboks and Rugby World Cup squad…
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Canan Moodie will make his debut Rugby World Cup appearance at just 20 years old. But it’s been a long time coming for the Springboks newbie.
Like many others, the young player will defend South Africa’s title in France during the tournament, which takes place from 9 September to 28 October.
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CANAN MOODIE LOCKDOWN VIDEO GOES VIRAL
Canan Moodie has quickly become a household name, despite only making the Springboks Squad in 2022. In a match against Wales over the weekend, Canan was named man of the match.
Canan will play in the starting line-up of Friday’s warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham, and likely for much of the Rugby World Cup games.
The Paarl-born player – who also signed to the Blue Bulls last year – has been hailed for his hard work and tenacity.
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In a clip posted by renowned sports presenter Elma Smit, the winger is praised for pursuing his dream, particularly during a tough time for many athletes.
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Smit tweeted: “If you spent lockdown in SA for a long time, it meant you couldn’t even go for a walk. No jogging for recreation was allowed.”
In the clip, Canan is seen working out on a tiny patch of turf with an old wheel and a rugby ball.
Smit added: “This was the space Canan Moodie had available to him to fight to keep him fit.”
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The inspiring video was praised by many rugby fans around the world.
@AndrewW71128479: “Absolutely awesome. An incredible positive mindset in the face of adversity.”
@Mangashu: “Hard work definitely paid off for the young guy.”
@eksteenl: “Hats off to him. A brilliant player with a bright future!”
If you spent lockdown in SA, for a long time it meant you couldn’t even go for a walk.
— Elma Smit (@Elmakapelma) August 19, 2023
No jogging for recreation was allowed.
This was the space @CananMoodie had available to him, to fight to keep fit.
Today, he put in a POTM performance 🏉🙌🏽🔥#WALvRSA
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OTHER RUGBY WORLD CUP SPRINGBOKS NEWBIES
Canan Moodie is not the only Springboks star to make a grand entrance at the Rugby World Cup.
Joining him are players like Ox Nche, Mannie Libbok, Jaden Hendriks, Grant WIlliams, and Kurt-Lee Arendse, amongst others.
Meanwhile, players who lifted the trophy in 2019, like captain Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, Duane Vermeulen, and Faf De Klerk, will also return.
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