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born 1996 South Africa
Kurt-Lee Arendse (born 17 June 1996) is a South African professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship and for the South Africa national team. Known for his pace, agility and finishing ability, he has become one of the Springboks’ most influential outside backs since his debut in 2022.
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It’s far more congested on the pitch in 15s, but my mindset is the same; not to be lazy.
Being on the sevens series circuit taught me a lot, in terms of looking after myself and keeping myself organised.
Listen, man, you will have to take your recovery seriously. Take your ice-baths, get your nutrition right'.
I found the transition from sevens to 15s pretty seamless. The pathway is well-trodden and it’s built into you to work unbelievably hard for your team-mates.
I know the All Blacks are a brilliant offloading team and Rieko is very fast and a great player, so I had no margin for error. I also learnt to tackle low and ‘chop’.
I’m not the finished product in the 15-a-side game, there are still things I’m learning on the training field, but I know that sevens training has made me a better player.
I’ve had to add a bit of weight for 15s. I was around 72kg for sevens and I’m now around 80kg, which allows me to soak up the heavier contact and complete more front-on tackles.
When I saw the ball cupped in his right hand, I knew if I was to commit to the tackle I had to somehow wrap the ball as well as the man.