Who is Proteas player Rassie van der Dussen?
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From one Rassie to another: Who is Protea cricket star batsman?
Like rugby’s Rassie Erasmus, Proteas Cricket World Cup star Rassie van Dussen is a national hero. Here’s a look at the man behind the bat…
Who is Proteas player Rassie van der Dussen?
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@rassie72
With the Rugby World Cup done and dusted, South Africa has shifted their focus to another national hero called Rassie, the Proteas player making waves in India.
Van der Dussen is part of the national squad at the Cricket World Cup, who will be playing their semi-final game against Australia on Thursday, 16 November.
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CRICKET WORLD CUP SEMI’S: SA VS AUSTRALIA
South Africa will take on Australia in a highly-anticipated semi-final clash in Kolkata.
The two heavyweight countries will battle it out for a spot in the finals against host nation India on Sunday, 19 November.
According to Rassie van der Dussen, the Proteas are going into the game with confidence and optimism.
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He told The Citizen: “From the start (of the tournament), it’s been almost like a must-win type of mindset for us, so I don’t think too much will be different.
“I think it will be a good game”.
WHO IS RASSIE VAN DER DASSEN?
Here are five things to know about the cricketer who shares the same name as Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus
His first name is not Rassie.
The star cricketer was born Hendrik Erasmus van der Dussen.
He’s played cricket in clubs around the world.
Rassie van der Dussen’s T20 career includes stints both locally and in countries like Canada, Pakistan, India, and St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean.
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He is happily married to his wife, Lara van der Dussen.
The couple – who have been together for over a decade – tied the knot in 2018.
He’s a big fan of the Springboks and Siya Kolisi!
It’s safe to say that the feeling is mutual, too.
His second favourite thing to do is spending time in the outdoors.
That includes plenty of bushvelds, braai’s, and beers, too.
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