From funeral parlour to rugby fame: Lizo Gqoboka’s incredible journey
The Bulls captain reflects on how he overcame many obstacles to reach his dream
31 May 2022 - 19:36
Bulls and Springbok prop Lizo Gqoboka has opened up about his unorthodox and difficult path that includes working at a funeral parlour on his journey to become a professional rugby player when the odds were stacked against him...
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