Otto Saayman's Sportswriter Profile

Otto Saayman joined July 2008

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I was born in Paris, France and grew up in Pretoria, South Africa. I've been a sports fan since I can remember and I enjoy watching any sport except boxing, golf and bowls. My favorite sports are rugby union, cricket and formula 1. That is why I joined Bleacher Report. I've always wanted to make my voice heard regarding important sports issues and events. I think sports are important because it shows off talented people and their efforts and achievements always inspire me. I played rugby union and cricket myself while still in school. I also have very fond memories of going to a rugby or cricket game with my friends and family.

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Favorite Athletes

Bryan Habana, Victor Matfield, Fourie du Preez, Makhaya Ntini, Jacques Kallis, Mark Boucher
Favorite Sports Teams

Blue Bulls, Springboks, Chennai Super Kings, Titans, Proteas
All Time Sports Moment

When Joel Stransky kicked that drop goal to win the World Cup in 1995
Most Memorable Game Attended

South Africa vs England, day 4 of the test match in Centurion
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Must be George Gregan's number of caps for Australia
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

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Sharks and Lions Fall Short in Durban Circus

02/23/2009

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Awesome Bulls Destroy Blues In Loftus Try-Fest

02/22/2009

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Reds Come Close as Stormers Miss Bonus Point

02/22/2009

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Brumbies Triumph Over Mighty Crusaders in Canberra

02/21/2009

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Siddharth Ganesh said...

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Dude.. Left a comment on your article on sling-style fast bowling. Sorry it got too long! :) Cheers!

298 days ago

Rocky Getters said...

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Thanks so much Otto, for the edit and your positive feedback. Really appreciate it. :)
Have a great day!

314 days ago

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Sharks and Lions Fall Short in Durban Circus

Awesome Bulls Destroy Blues In Loftus Try-Fest

Reds Come Close as Stormers Miss Bonus Point

Brumbies Triumph Over Mighty Crusaders in Canberra

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Reds Come Close as Stormers Miss Bonus Point

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