'Imagine telling this kid from Strand': Dillyn Leyds reflects on Tristan Leyds' rise to HSBC SVNS glory

Dillyn Leyds pays tribute to his brother Tristan after his HSBC SVNS Player of the Year achievement.

Former Stormers and Springbok winger Dillyn Leyds shared a proud post about his younger brother Tristan Leyds after the Blitzbok star was named HSBC SVNS Men’s Player of the Year.

“There are moments that happen in life, where no amount of words will do it any justice. This right here, this was one of them. Imagine telling this kid from Strand he’ll be the best in the world at what he does one day, you couldn’t dare dream it. But he’s gone and done it!”

That part right there. That is the one. Because I also come from Strand and if you know, you know. Good things are made in Strand. Talent is not new here. It just takes time before the world catches up.

And growing up here, you learn quickly that dreams are not always met with applause at first. In places like Strand and many working-class coloured communities, talent is never the issue.