Bok Women star’s troubled past

Nadine Roos: From Troubled Past to Rugby Stardom

Springbok star Nadine Roos opens up about her difficult childhood and the lesson that defined her path to success.

Abandoned by her mother at daycare, Roos was raised by her grandmother, 'Ouma Sarie', in Pietersburg.

She told me that you will never get anything on a silver platter and you really have to work hard to succeed in life

This foundational belief, instilled by 'Ouma Sarie', a hairdresser, would forge Roos' career, leading her to become a Springbok Olympian and a Forbes 30-under-30 honouree.

Author's summary: Nadine Roos shares her inspiring story.

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