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    THE ROCK IS A HARD PLACE

    Feb 11, 2019 5 minutes
    BY CYLE MYERS

    A few years back, South African representation in Hawaii all but dried up. Beyond the big three: Jordy, Twiggy and Pipe transplant Benji Brand, there was no one else to hoist the rainbow y-front high! Today, as our surfing fortunes rebound, The Rock is once again a crucial step in the professional surfer’s path. Still relevant, still brutal, still the ultimate proving ground for a career in the world of surfing. Here are a few key moments for team Saffa from the 2018/19 winter season.

    JORDY SMITH • PIPE

    If the group of South Africans that show up in Hawaii each year were compared to a pack of wolves, Jordy Smith would be the alpha. Leader of the pack. The big dog. Jordy eases his way to excellent results on the North Shore. A quarterfinal at the Hawaiian Pro and

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