ON THE BLINDSIDE

SAMANTHA Els, the daughter of golfing legend Ernie, became the first member of the famous sporting family to pull on a Springbok shirt last week. Lock Els, 24, who plays for New York Rugby Club after going to Stanford University, made her South Africa debut against the San Clemente Rhinos. “We’re so proud of your journey, and now you’re the first in the family to wear the rugby Springbok colours. Live every day, a dream for Samantha,” four-time major Els winner posted on X.

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