Why Jesse Kriel will think of his great-granddad when the Boks face the Lions
Family connections make the series personal for the Springbok centre
10 June 2021 - 16:32
For Springbok centre Jesse Kriel‚ facing the British and Irish Lions during their three Tests in July will be extra special due to his family’s special connection with the red jerseys.
Kriel’s great-grandfather‚ John Hodgson‚ made 15 appearances for the British and Irish Lions‚ scoring nine points‚ and he was also part of the England team that played against the Springboks in 1932 in London...
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