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Top overseas rugby journalist documents hijacking attempt in SA
In news that will certainly shine an unfavourable spotlight on crime in South Africa, a leading overseas rugby journalist has shared a disturbing social media post describing an attempted hijacking on the way to the airport.
James While, who is a rugby correspondent for Planet Rugby – and who writes for other publications while also serving as a rugby coach – was recently in South Africa on holiday. He also covered the Bulls’ match against the Bordeaux-Begles in a Champions Cup clash last month.
SHOCKING HIJACKING INCIDENT WHILE IN SOUTH AFRICA
“The full SA Experience- what’s a holiday without an attempted car jacking on way to airport – happened so quickly and seriously scary,” he wrote. We are ok.
“I can only assume it was one of our readers disagreeing with my analysis…..” he added more light-heartedly.
It is not known exactly where the incident took place.
https://twitter.com/jameswhile/status/1753350942878048305
HIGHLY-REGARDED JOURNALIST
James While is a vastly experienced sports journalist with his Planet Rugby profile reading as follows: “James has worked for Planet Rugby for 15 years delivering all the news and analysis from around the global game, but with a particular focus on English and French rugby.
“As a player (back row) he represented Headingley, Birmingham and Solihull, Walsall and Worcester at first team level before hanging his boots up to pursue a journalistic career. He is a contributor to The Times, The Cricketer and Rugby Journal in addition to his duties at Planet Rugby and also spent two years in Durban, South Africa, playing and coaching on an exchange scheme.
“James is also an elite coach working with Birmingham Bulls RFC and with other teams and has delivered analysis work for a number of professional clubs in both the Premiership and TOP14.
“He has a deeply rooted belief that forwards win matches on their own and backs are just there for decoration.”
SOURCE:Top overseas rugby journalist documents hijacking attempt in SA (thesouthafrican.com)
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