Braaivleis, rugby and open heart surgery
South African born lock Alex Graves says heart surgery at the age of 23 has changed his life — but his passion for rugby burns brighter than ever
16 February 2025 - 00:00
South African born rugby player Alex Groves says he owes his life to the sport after he made a miraculous return to the pitch 12 months after undergoing open heart surgery. ..
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