From tragedy to triumph: Meet Grayton Rhode, the rugby star from Ashton with no legs
He charges down the field with the ball clutched under one arm, dodging players left, right and centre until he’s finally tackled from behind and brought down.
As spectators either groan or cheer he scrambles up and rushes back to help his team defend their territory. It’s a scene common across South Africa – young boys getting stuck into the game of rugby, giving their all at every match. But one thing puts this little guy in a league of his own: both his legs have been amputated just below the knees.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.
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