From Almost Quitting to Becoming a Springbok: The Wild Rise of Evan Roos

This week, Seb sat down with Springbok and Stormers loose forward Evan Roos, whose journey takes him from considering walking away from rugby entirely to becoming a Bok at just 22. He shares how close he came to going back to Stellenbosch to study, what it meant to leave home for Durban at 18, how he ended up going from ball boy to contracted Stormer in four matches, why the Stormers feel uniquely connected to their community, how competition and goal-setting have shaped him since childhood, and why his week with the Barbarians became one of the most meaningful experiences of his rugby career. If you enjoy stories about resilience, identity, community, and the mental side of elite performance, this episode will resonate deeply.