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Spotlight - Geoff Hull
Name: Geoff Hull
Nickname:
Stumps, Clubfoot (Courtesy: Martin Jooste); Incredible Hulk (Courtesy: John Henry)
Age: 66
Education (School, Tertiary):
WPPS, St Georges Grammar School, UHK (Masters)
Rugby or sporting background:
Played rugby since I was 8. Also enjoyed tennis and squash. The only positive thing about my golf is that I got my money's worth and did a lot of walking.
Clubs played for:
Wanderers, JHB; False Bay; Olympics; Abbotsford, BC Canada
Position played:
Eighthman, flank, and wing. Do you see the pattern? Eventually off the pitch.
Rugby philosophy:
Never Give Up
Life philosophy:
Never Give Up
Rugby highlight as a player:
At the tender age of 22 playing my first game for Wanderers 1st XV against Springbok legends Piet Greyling, Jannie Barnard and Gert Muller amongst other Springbok and provincial players. We had Springbok legend Syd Nomis in our side.
Rugby highlight in your role:
Being back at The Bay
Favourite Club Player:
The Late Dave (Take no Prisoners) Rae
Favourite Coach:
Les Flynn
Family background:
3 Children and 9 Grandchildren
How do you chill?
Watching rugby, photography, reading
What are your aspirations for the Bay?
To finish unbeaten in 2016 and win the Gold Cup
What is it about the Bay that inspires you?
The Camaraderie
Who at False Bay inspires you?
The Supporters
What do you do to relax or what are your interests outside of rugby?
Sailing