Rugby versus rock: Derick Hougaard takes on Francois van Coke in the ring

Rugby versus rock: Derick Hougaard takes on Francois van Coke in the ring

Are you ready to choose your corner? This global livestream is going to be everything we want it to be! 

Derick and Francois breakfast
Source: Jacaranda FM

Are you ready to choose your corner? This global livestream is going to be everything we want it to be! 

The highly anticipated celebrity boxing match on Saturday, 29 May 2021 between rock royalty Francois Van Coke and rugby royalty Derick Hougaard has South Africa talking. 

The match is going to happen at Time Square’s Sun Arena in Pretoria and livestreamed into homes across South Africa and the world.

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Francois Van Coke rose to fame as the frontman of South African rock bands Fokofpolisiekar and Van Coke Kartel. He launched his solo career in April 2015. 

Derick Hougaard played flyhalf for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and for the Bulls in the Super Rugby competitions. 

However, we don't know who is going to take it! 

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Is it going to be Francois van Coke or Derick Hougaard? 

The two joined Breakfast with Martin Bester on Wednesday morning. Even though the biggest rocker in South Africa is much-loved, Pretoria is backing Liefling, Derick! 

Tune in to the 'Breakfast with Martin Bester', weekdays from 06:00 - 09:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.

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