"The Patriots are like that Ferrari in the rear-view mirror when you're on the M1. They're chasing you and you ain't gonna get away. The 10-month-old son of Jannie du Plessis has drowned in a tragic accident on the same day the ex-Springbok prop celebrated his 39th birthday. "She is an incredible individual who had a standout season in 2021, having a phenomenal impact in our defensive end. "Having heard the allegations made against me, I categorically and absolutely deny there was any racial connotation in the naming of my dog," Hales said in a statement.