JJ Kotze

  • Position:
    Hooker
  • Date of birth:
    2000-11-06
  • Place of birth:
    Cape Town
  • Height:
    187 cm
  • Weight:
    109 kg
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    31
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: jjkotze_

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Watching games at Newlands with my dad and having a braai in the parking lot before the games.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Winning the URC with the Stormers and playing for SA A.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

My parents, without their support and help I never would have had the childhood I did and I would have missed so many opportunities.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

Camping, drinking coffee and learning about coffee.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

My dad.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

Edinburgh.

What is your favourite meal?

Steak.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Bismarck du Plessis and Heinrich Brussouw.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

Just my family.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

Brok - he is already a coach.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Damian for both.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Sazi Sandi.