Vusi Moyo, one of the young players from the Sharks team, recently demonstrated outstanding results in Springbok colors in Gqeberha. He stated that he feels completely ready for his debut with the national team on Saturday against Wales in Durban.
Vusi Moyo, one of the young players from the Sharks team, recently demonstrated outstanding results in Springbok colors in Gqeberha. He stated that he feels completely ready for his debut with the national team on Saturday against Wales in Durban.
Moyo emphasized that his preparation accelerated significantly because over the last six weeks he was in camp with three of the world's top flankers: Handre Pollard, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Manie Libbok. Just 18 months ago, the 20-year-old player attended KES school in Johannesburg and played only one game for the Sharks; now he is preparing to move into the senior squad.
Moyo expressed deep respect for his mentors. He noted that Handre Pollard had long been an example for him, and Manie's play shaped his style in high school. He also highly praised Sacha's performance in recent years. The young athlete shared his joy that all three supported him this week, remarking: 'It's great to know I have guys like them behind me. They are all different, but they are all among the best flankers in the world.' He added that meeting Handre brought a huge smile to his face, as meeting heroes is a dream for any child.
Moyo does not believe in his luck being part of the Bok squad with players who have won the World Cup twice. He recalled his first impression of Cobus Reinach, who scored three touchdowns against Canada at the 2019 World Cup in Japan, and expressed happiness about partnering with him. He described his transition to the team as surreal, only realizing it after coach Rassie announced the squad on Monday, which evoked strong emotions.
Moyo also mentioned the support of his family, who are very proud of him. He shared that his mother plans to watch his sister's first hockey tournament and sent him a message that she would be supporting him in spirit at Kings Park. Despite missing the first five months of the year due to injury, coach Rassie Erasmus noticed his potential during Junior Boks appearances and invited him to training camps.
He noted that transitioning from the junior team to the senior team requires a faster pace, and working together with two-time world champions facilitates learning and skill improvement. Moyo spoke about his plan to handle the excitement of the news by trying not to focus on himself but rather on the team play against Wales, as advised by the coaches. When Rassie named the squad, Handre was the first to tell him he was ready to help in any situation, which was a special moment for Moyo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon the close ties between India and Indonesia through Bollywood culture on Saturday in Jakarta. He noted that the popularity of Indian films and songs in this Southeast Asian country is so high that songs from Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster from 1998 are still known by local residents.
Addressing representatives of the Indian community in Jakarta, PM Modi emphasized that relations between India and Indonesia are based not only on modern connections but also on centuries-old cultural and mutual bonds. He also expressed sincere gratitude to Indonesian President Subianto Prabowo for the warm reception.
During his speech to the Indian community, the Prime Minister presented this connection through Bollywood in a very original way. Modi stated: 'The song from the film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' is very popular here. Today I told President Prabowo that when two great nations like India and Indonesia move forward together, it becomes not just 'Kuch Kuch', but 'Bhogh Kuch Hota'. '
Since the Prime Minister mentioned the title of his classic film and its song on the world stage, filmmaker Karan Johar was very pleased. His production company 'Dharma Productions' shared a short video clip from PM Modi's speech on its official Instagram account. The clip shows the Prime Minister talking about the popularity of the film and the songs.
Sharing this video, 'Dharma Productions' posted a touching caption stating: 'Cinema and music have a unique and magical way of crossing borders and uniting people from all over the world. Our esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the love and recognition that our film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' receives worldwide in Jakarta. This is a great honor for us, and we feel honored.'
It is worth noting that Karan Johar began his career as a director with the film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in 1998. This film became the biggest blockbuster of that year, and its songs gained worldwide fame. The duo of Shah Rukh and Kajol became famous globally. The film was immensely popular not only in India but also abroad, especially in Southeast Asian countries such as the UK, USA, and Indonesia, which helped Bollywood gain significant international recognition.
