Imad Kahn

  • Position:
    Scrumhalf
  • Nickname:
  • Date of birth:
    2003-12-02
  • Place of birth:
    Cape Town
  • Height:
    180 cm
  • Weight:
    79 kg
  • School:
  • DHL Stormers Caps:
    1
  • Social media handles:
    Instagram: @imaddkhan

What is your earliest rugby memory?

Kicking and passing the rugby ball around with family. Playing tag rugby at Bishops when I was five years old.

What has been your career highlight to date?

Representing the Junior Springboks. making my DHL Stormers debut, my childhood team.

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?

My family, my dad has been there every step of the journey and taught me everything I know in my rugby career and my mom and rest of the family have supported me as well.

What do you like to do when you are not playing rugby?

I enjoy cooking, reading, going to the beach and sightseeing, playing padel.

Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

My mom, she has taught me to be the best human being I can be and supporting me unconditionally through every thing.

What is your favourite city you have visited and why?

My favourite city is Cape Town, but favourite city visited is Verona, Italy. It was absolutely beautiful with amazing scenery and food.

What is your favourite meal?

Sushi, Leg of lamb with rice and veg.

Who was your rugby hero growing up?

Joost van der Westhuizen, Aaron Smith, Fourie du Preez.

If you could invite any five people to a braai, who would they be?

Sonny Bill Williams, Nelson Mandela, Christiano Ronaldo, Tom Holland and Aaron Smith.

Which DHL Stormers player do you think is most likely to become a coach one day and why?

Ruhan Nel.

Best and worst dressed in the squad?

Best dressed - Damian Willemse. Worst dressed - Willie Engelbrecht.

Funniest person in the squad and why?

Leolin Zas - he’s got infectious energy