Former Paul Roos pupil now plays for Chicago Bears
Stellenbosch athlete who quit school rugby now American NFL star
Dieter Eiselen, who decided to quit rugby while a pupil in Stellenbosch, has just signed a contract extension for a fourth year at the Chicago Bears
26 March 2023 - 19:26
An impulsive decision to quit school rugby and pursue American football has paid dividends for a young South African athlete who is now a National Football League (NFL) star...
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