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Pead on Bok ambitions, giving back, and why the Lions are his launchpad

Lions youngster Haashim Pead lays out his Springbok ambitions and explains why the Lions are his development home — plus his desire to give back through a foundation of his own.

In an exclusive with RugbyPass, Lions youngster Haashim Pead opens up about his Springbok aspirations and the personal values driving his development. The piece traces his journey and his conviction that the Lions environment is the right place to grow into a Test-level player.

Beyond rugby, Pead speaks candidly about wanting to establish a foundation modelled on Siya Kolisi's charitable work — signalling an awareness of the platform professional rugby offers off the field. For supporters tracking the next generation of Bok talent, this is a revealing look at the mindset behind one of the more talked-about young backs in South African rugby.

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