Who is the SA schoolboy who’s gone viral for long-range kick?

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Sports stars Beauden Barrett and Kevin Pietersen have marvelled at an incredible long-range kick from a Grade 10 schoolboy. So who is he?

A South African schoolboy has caught the attention of social media users after slotting an incredible long-range kick. Photo: XA South African schoolboy has caught the attention of social media users after slotting an incredible long-range kick. Photo: X

This week a video has gone viral showing a young South African schoolboy slotting an incredible long-range kick at a distance of more than 60m. Taking the kick from close to the touchline, and well within his own half, the teenager executes a stunning shot at goal that raised the flags during a schoolboy game.

It’s a video that even drew the attention of sports icon Kevin Pietersen, with the South Africa-born former England cricketer commenting: “This might be the best goal kick I’ve ever seen on a rugby field. Is it real???!”– whether it’s at altitude or not.. Someone should use a range finder get the number. Probably a full lob wedge?” he added with a golf reference.The game took place on Saturday, and saw Menlopark win 17-16.

His name is Dylan Stumke Gr10 Highschool Menlopark. The game was on Saturday at Eldoraigne NWU finals. Menlopark won 17-16. Dylan also scored a try and a drop Goal also 56/57 m away.One thing is certain: the video has sparked discussion in the rugby world. Another South African effortlessly slotting bangers from a distance. 65 meters, 75 meters—we're beyond that now.

 

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