2007

JUNE: Lucy Warner

My name is…Lucy Warner
I grew up in…England
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is…..when HMS Anzac comes to town
My favourite Player is….Breyton Paulse
I love WP rugby because….everyone has a laugh
The best piece of advice I’ve received is…..The sky’s the limit
My secret indulgence has to be……a star bar
My biggest influence in life has been….my sister
I’d rather sky dive than…….abseil

JULY: Dirk Joubert

My name is…Dirk Joubert
I grew up in…Stellenbosch
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is…Drinks before a game in the pub!
My favourite Player is…Jean De Villiers
I love WP rugby because…I “grew up in the Golden Era when we won the cup 5 times in a row.
The best piece of advice I’ve received is…Start your own business. Rather work for yourself.
My secret indulgence has to be…Chocolate on a Sunday night after a weekend of salt and bitter!
My biggest influence in life has been…Making friends with people who run their own businesses.
I’d rather sky dive than…Go to an Opera

AUGUST: Dean Bonaconsa

My name is… Dean Bonaconsa
I grew up in… Cape Town
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… All meet and greets, enjoy being with the players.
My favourite Player is… Sir Jean de Villiers
I love WP rugby because ....... They are like a family
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... Always be yourself
My secret indulgence has to be… Rugby and collecting signed rugby items.
My biggest influence in life has been… My Brother
I’d rather sky dive than…..... Watch the springboks play without WP players....

SEPTEMBER: Vanessa Lukee Lobster

My name is.... Vanessa
I grew up in .....Durbanville, Cape Town
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is .......been so busy, but wish i could’ve attended
My favourite Player is .....all of them are good guys, but Bolla C & Luke stand out to me
I love WP rugby because ........the players are good role models to our youth
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ......from Proverbs 31: "woman, you’re worth is far above rubies"
My secret indulgence ......has to be cappuccino + chocolate as breakfast or lunch
My biggest influence in life ......has been good & bad life experiences, which stretches & moulds you
I’d rather sky dive than .....touch a snake / marry the wrong person (same thing)

OCTOBER: Theunis "Kanarie" Roux

My name is…THEUNIS ROUX
I grew up in…CALEDON
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is…MEET+GREET
My favourite Player is…JEAN DE VILLIERS
I love WP rugby because…I AM A BORN SUPPORTER
The best piece of advice I’ve received is…THE WHEEL IS TURNING
My secret indulgence has to be…CHOCOLATES
My biggest influence in life has been…MY DAD
I’d rather sky dive than….TO SUPPORT THE BULLS

NOVEMBER: Julian Rod

My name is… Julian Rod
I grew up in… I never grew up
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… Meet and greet
My favourite Player is… Peter Grant
I love WP rugby because ....... it irritates all the Sharks/Bulls/Lions supporters in my office
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... if you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing
My secret indulgence has to be… chocolates
My biggest influence in life has been… my bank manager - if he didn't nag me to sort out my accounts I would have stopped working ages ago.........
I’d rather sky dive than…..... lose to Sharks/Bulls

DECEMBER: Diana Janse van Rensberg

My name is.... Diana Janse van Rensburg
I grew up.....in the Langkloof near George
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is..... “Meet and Greet”
My favourite Player is...... Jean de Villiers
I love WP rugby because ......this is the only rugby to support. I grew up with WP rugby and learn my love for rugby from my grandfather and father.
The best piece of advice I’ve received is...... not to be a bad loser.
My secret indulgence...... has to be wine.
My biggest influence in life...... has been my grandfather
I’d rather sky dive than.....I would love to sky dive but I will rather do anything before I support the Bulls.

2008

JANUARY: Gareth Pretorius

My name is… Gareth Pretorius
I grew up in… Johannesburg
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… Meet n Greet
My favourite Player is… Luke Watson
I love WP rugby because… of passion
The best piece of advice I’ve received is… If I want your advise….. I‘ll give it to you!!
My secret indulgence has to be…
My biggest influence in life has been… my MOM
I’d rather sky dive than…

FEBRUARY: Taschina Lesch

My name is… Taschina Lesch
I grew up in… Mitchell's Plain
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… 2007 Kick off Party
My favourite Player is… Breyton Paulse of course!!
I love WP rugby because… The team brings sexy back to such a butch sport!!
The best piece of advice I’ve received is… If at 1st you don’t succeed, dust yourself off & try again!!
My secret indulgence has to be… shoes, shoes, shoes…..
My biggest influence in life has been… my family
I’d rather sky dive than…cancel my credit cards

MARCH: Leitita Els

I grew up in… MELKBOSSTRAND
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… WOMEN'S DAY
My favourite Player is… LUKE WATSON (LUCKY LUKE)
I love WP rugby because ......THEY THE TEAM WITH THE MOST SPIRIT.
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS HAVE A SHOT OF TEQUILA
My secret indulgence has to be…SECRET OTHERWISE IT’S NOT SECRET INDULGENCE
My biggest influence in life has been…MY FRIENDS
I’d rather sky dive than….....FREE FALL

APRIL: Gustav Ziehl

My name is… GUSTAV ZIEHL
I grew up in… GRAAFWATER
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… SLEEPOVER
My favourite Player is… JEAN DE VILLIERS
I love WP rugby because .......I HAVE BEEN A SUPPORTER SINCE
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... "MOENIE DIE BEER SE VEL VERKOOP VOOR DIE BEER GESKIET IS NIE!"
My secret indulgence has to be… A BREAKWAY WEEKEND TO LAMBERTSBAY!
My biggest influence in life has been… MY SPORT - TENNIS AND RUGBY
I’d rather sky dive than…..GO FISHING.

MAY: Yvonne Shipman

My name is… YVONNE SHIPMAN
I grew up in… ENGLAND/SOUTH AFRICA
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… KICK-OFF PARTY
My favourite Player is… SCHALK BRITS
I love WP rugby because ....... WP RUGBY IS EXCITING AND THE PLAYERS ARE FIRST CLASS
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... IF IN DOUBT DON’T
My secret indulgence has to be…BODY MASSAGE
My biggest influence in life has been… HONESTY
I’d rather sky dive than….....GO TO THE DENTIST

JUNE: Mike Alberts

My name is…MIKE ALBERTS
I grew up in… PINELANDS CAPE TOWN
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is…ALL OF THEM
My favourite Player is… ROSS SKEATE
I love WP rugby because ....... THE SUPPORT IS GREAT
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... NEVER GIVE UP
My secret indulgence has to be…SPUR HUNGA BUSTER BURGERS
My biggest influence in life has been… MY FATHER
I’d rather sky dive than….....GO SAILING IN A YACHT

JULY: Marietjie Opperman

My name is…Marietjie Opperman
I grew up in…Gauteng
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is…The Super 14 Opening Party
My favourite Player is…Jean De Villiers
I love WP rugby because…They are the best Province!!!
The best piece of advice I’ve received is…Don’t fool around, BUY A ROUND!
My secret indulgence has to be…Biltong & Boerewors
My biggest influence in life has been…Rugby
I’d rather sky dive than……go shark diving!

AUGUST: Percy Lowrens

My name is.....PERCY LOUWRENS
I grew up in..... CAPE TOWN
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… LAUNCH (Kick-off) PARTY
My favourite Player is… JEAN DE VILLIERS
I love WP rugby because ....... THE BEST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... NEVER EVER LIE, IT WILL COME BACK AND BITE YOU LATER
My secret indulgence has to be… TURKISH DELIGHT
My biggest influence in life has been… MY WIFE, LILLIAN LOUWRENS
I’d rather sky dive than…..... COME TO WORK

SEPTEMBER: Mariet Lange

My name is… Mariet Lange
I grew up in… Boksburg, Johannesburg
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… Meet & Greet: Gauteng 2007 (Ellispark)
My favourite Player is… Luke Watson
I love WP rugby because ....... exciting running rugby, and it does help that the WP players aren’t bad to look at either
The best piece of advice I’ve received is ...... don’t worry about what other people say, do what will make you happy
My secret indulgence has to be… chocolate, what else!
My biggest influence in life has been… My mom and dad … taught me well!
I’d rather sky dive than…..... touch a yucky spider

OCTOBER: Ernst Conradie

My name is....Ernst Conradie
I grew up in....Kuruman
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is… Meet and Greet Gauteng
My favourite Player is… Jean de Villiers
I love WP rugby because…They are playing good rugby and they have the best fighting spirit
The best piece of advice I’ve received is…"first try it before you give up"
My secret indulgence has to be… Biltong and droewors
My biggest influence in life has been…Hansie Cronje and the paralympic team
I’d rather sky dive than… Support the Bulls


NOVEMBER: Amanda van der Berg

My name is…Amanda van der Berg
I grew up in…Cape Town
My Favourite Club Newlands Function is…Stormers Kick Off Party and the Potjiekos Competition
My favourite Player is…The Incredible Schalk! (current) & Rob Louw (past)
I love WP rugby because…the pride, passion and atmosphere at Newlands and at the Groote Schuur Primary fields before the game is awesome!
The best piece of advice I’ve received is…”Go on a rugby supporters train trip – you wont regret it!”
My secret indulgence has to be… my respect and admiration for The Bulls (am I allowed to mention this on a Club Newlands site?? Then again it is my SECRET indulgence!)
My biggest influence in life has been…still waiting for that BIG INFLUENCE…..
I’d rather sky dive than…eat those creepy, crawly things on Fear Factor!

2009

JANUARY: Marise Moller

1) My member number is.... (got it)
2) My name is.... Marise Moller
3) I grew up in.... George
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is.... The Club Newlands 5th Birthday bash
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet?.... Yes
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine?.... Yes
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands?.... 16
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is.... Jean de Villiers
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is.... Schalk Brits (of course)
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is ....To have my picture taken with Schalk Brits
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them?.... My supporters gear, my friends
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for?.... Yes, the jersey
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands?.... At home or at friends
14) What are your hobbies?.... Will get back to you on this one.

FEBRUARY: Amanda Greyling

1) My member number is ....
2) My name is Amanda Greyling
3) I grew up in Klerksdorp
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is Meet and Greet
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Yes
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Yes
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? 22
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Corne Krige
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Schalk Britz (all of them actually)
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is winning the Currie Cup in
1997. The game Stormers vs Blues in 2007 - great day at Newlands
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? My best friend Christelle, my sister Elize and a rested voice for losts of shouting.
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Yes, t-shirts mostly, have a jersey
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? At home with friends
14) What are your hobbies? Reading, movies, jogging and watching rugby

MARCH: Louw Lombaard

1) My member number is .....
2) My name is Louw Lombaard
3) I grew up in Ceres
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is Meet & Greet

5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Yes
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Yes
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? 10
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Corne Krige
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Schalk Brits
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is when WP beat Free State in Currie cup final, Corne Krige scoring winning try.
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? Beer, Biltong, Camera
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Jersey
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? At home or with friends some-where
14) What are your hobbies? Rugby, Touchies, Golf

APRIL: Yvonne Shipman

1) My member number is .....
2) My name is Yvonne Shipman
3) I grew up in England/South Africa
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is Kick Off Party
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? YES
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? YES
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? Quite old
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Corne Krige
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Conrad Jantjes
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is the first year I was chosen one of the top supporters
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? Flag, Pen, Club card
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Clothing
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? At home
14) What are your hobbies? Watching Sport

MAY: Waldo Klingenberg

1) My member number is ...
2)  My name is Waldo Klingenberg
3) I grew up in Sasolburg
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is Winestomp

5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Yes
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Yes
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? 23
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Corne Krige & Jean de Villiers
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Schalk Burger
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is meeting the Stormers at Newlands
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? My camera, & best friend
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Jerseys, flags, caps etc
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? Loftus Versfeld / Coca-Cola Park
14) What are your hobbies? Watching rugby, cricket, tennis, golf, formula 1, european soccer

JUNE: Angela Delport

1) My member number is - .
2) My name is Angela Delport
3) I grew up in Cape Town
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is The Stormers \ Saracens match in Jan09.
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Yes
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Not yet
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? 23.
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Jean De Villiers
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Jean de Villiers
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is when Stormers beat Blue Bulls loftus last 2007.
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? Stormers shirt, biggest flag ever, and beer.
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Not yet, but now that I am a member and have the possibility of a discount, I'll begin with the first shirt to the latest "sexy" current one.
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? At home with friends and/or family.
14) What are your hobbies? Diving, karate, keeping fit and healthy generally, but mostly try to live a stressless life.

JULY: Chantal Steer

1) My member number is
2) My name is Chantal Steer
3) I grew up in Cape Town
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is Stormers Kick-Off Party
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Every morning like clock work at 7am when I get to work
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Always
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? 36
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Jean De Villiers
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Schalk Burger
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is talking to Schalk Burger at the Awards evening in Afrikaans and he spoke back to me in English!
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? A permanent marker,  my camera and flag
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Jerseys
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? Sportsbar at Grand West
14) What are your hobbies? Rugby,  rugby,  rugby and more rugby

August: Michelle Marsden-McLoed

1) My member number is .
2)  My name is MICHELLE MARSDEN McLEOD
3) I grew up in CAPE TOWN
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is a MEET AND GREET
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet?  SINCE INCEPTION
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? EVERY WEEK
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands?..... 6
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is CORNE KRIGE
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is JEAN DE VILLIERS
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is  .. so many....memories are made every time we visit Newlands, and believe me we never miss a game!! One special moment - the official launch of Club Newlands and meeting Corne Krige and his team.  The best WP winning the Currie Cup in 2001 - that was a nail biter.  Don;t forget those wonderful years 1982-1986 - 5 times Currie Cup Champions! 
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? My Supporters Rugby shirt, my rugby cap and my sister
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? All Official merchandise. We must be Conrad's favourite customer at the WP Rugby Shop.
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? Duke of York or the Keg in Table View
14) What are your hobbies? My family, Stormers/WP Rugby, rugby, reading, wine, socialising

September: Sarah Boomgaard

1) My member number is
2)  My name is Sarah Boomgaard
3) I grew up in Durbanville, Cape Town
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is a Meet and greet
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Everyday
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Every week
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? Wow... I can't remember. I was little
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Luke Watson
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Luke Watson
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is... there have been so many. But when I won my limited edition jersey I got to go through the tunnel onto Newlands. Seeing Newlands opening up, hearing the Newalnds faithful was incredible. 
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? flag, autograph book and a permanent marker
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Everything and anything. Jersey, caps, scarves, key rings, mats, blankets... I have a Stormers ice maker too
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? At home (bedroom or TV room) or at my Aunt's place
14) What are your hobbies? Besides rugby? Swimming, singing, netball, tennis, reading, drawing and writing.

October: Mikaeel Adam

1) My member number is
2)  My name is Mikaeel Adam
3) I grew up in Cape Town
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is Meet and Greet
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Yes
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Sometimes
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? 3 years old
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Luke Watson
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Schalk Burger
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is... being the Mascot . Currie Cup match vs. Blue Bulls. We won!
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? Binoculars, Flag, seating cushion.
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Supporters Jersey
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? At home
14) What are your hobbies? Besides rugby? Waterpolo, Cricket, Soccer, beating my Dad at Playstation.

November: Dawie Roux
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1) My member number is
2)  My name is Dawie Roux
3) I grew up in Meyerton
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is too far to attend
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet? Yes
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Yes
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? Never been there!!!
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Jean de Villiers
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is Jean de Villers/Schalk Burger
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is Morne tackling Naas at Loftus!
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? Wife, Biltong, beer in that order.
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Jerseys, hats, scarfs
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands? At home/pub
14) What are your hobbies? PC Gaming

December: Wilmari Hugo

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1) My member number is ...
2)  My name is  Wilmari Hugo
3) I grew up in    Mpumalanga, now live in JHB
4) My favourite Club Newlands function is (I’ve never been to a function, my first time at Newlands was this year – The game between the Stormers and Western Force – I was briefly on TV)
5) Have you visited the Club Newlands website yet?  Yes I have
6) Do you read the Club Newlands Ezine? Yes I do
7) At what age was your first visit to Newlands? 21 (May 09)
8) My all time favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP captain is Definitely Jean de Villiers (Sad to see him go)
9) Favourite Vodacom Stormers/WP player is PETER GRANT and SCHALK BRITS
10) My greatest Vodacom Stormers/WP rugby memory is meeting some of the players in the streets of Bloem this year and having won all the matches I’ve attended.
11) You can take three things with you to Newlands for a Vodacom Stormers/WP game, name them? Jersey, Flag and Membership Card
12) Do you buy Vodacom Stormers/WP merchandise? If so, what do you go for? Yes, Jerseys, Paraphernalia
13) Where do you watch the Vodacom Stormers or WP games when they are not at Newlands?  HOME
14) What are your hobbies?