Dayan van der Westhuizen

Dayan Leslie van der Westhuizen (born 5 April 1994 in Wellington, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player for the Bulls in Super Rugby, the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Blue Bulls XV in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is tighthead prop. Quotes You must take it for what it is – you can’t control stuff like that, and as soon as I got my head wrapped around that, it was easier. There was no long-term damage to the knee, and I am back to full fitness. I can honestly say I got a new perspective on rugby, It’s such a big part of my life, and you start to take things for granted. Suddenly it gets taken away from you, and then you realise how badly you want it. When I was in the hospital, I just kept thinking there is a light at the end of the tunnel, just keep working, I can honestly say I got a new perspective on rugby, It’s such a big part of my life, and you start to take things for granted. Suddenly it gets taken away from you, and then you realise how badly you want it. To be back with the Springboks means so much,This is an incredible environment, and as soon as you leave, the only thing you want to do is come back. Steenekamp’s perseverance pays off, September 2025, SA RUGBY MAG by Reporter I have been enjoying my time playing for the Vodacom Bulls and I am glad that the opportunity came to extend my time in Tshwane, There is not another club where I want to be right now I have found this to be a very family-oriented space where our wives and kids are a part of the whole system. It hasn’t been just me but also my wife supporting me every weekend and my daughter giving me another reason to do my best, so in that sense, the Vodacom Bulls has been an awesome club to play at There is an awesome culture with a group of players, coaching staff and management that is all aligned and making it easier to enjoy my time here and wearing the jersey I must say that every game that I put on the jersey is a highlight for me but maybe to single out a few, I would say my Super Rugby debut at Newlands back in 2019. This is followed by beating Leinster away in the semi-final of the VURC. Two weekends ago playing in front of a packed Loftus was an unbelievable feeling. I arrived here as an eighth man and was told I would be signed as a loosehead prop. I was very excited to play prop but the whole way back home my mom cried because she was afraid for her son’s neck. Since then it has been a dream come true, from the first day we started training to where I am now, I cannot believe all of the experiences I have had. I just want to give my best to the club because this club looks after me and I have to give everything that I have for the Vodacom Bulls, my family, the fans and everyone that supports us, that is the biggest thing for me. I feel that the club has done their part by contracting me for another three years and now all I can do is give my best in every game and every second. Steenekamp to stay in the capital until 2028,March 2024, RUGBY 2024 by the Reporter External links Category:Rugby union players from South Africa Category:1994 births Category:Living people