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Rudie van Vuuren made history when he represented Namibia at two World Cups in 2003 – the Cricket World Cup in South Africa before the Rugby World Cup in Australia later that year.

This unique feat saw the Namibian become the first and only man to compete in both competitions.

It was all achieved alongside his day job as a doctor – a profession which has included a role as the President of Namibia’s personal physician.

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳’s Piers Edwards went to visit van Vuuren on his wildlife sanctuary outside Namibia’s capital Windhoek where he recalls a sit-down chat with India’s Sachin Tendulkar, how he combined being a full-time doctor with his sport and why wildlife conservation is a passion close to his heart.

Image: Namibia's Rudie van Vuuren leaves the field after the match against England in The ICC Cricket World Cup at St George's Park stadium in Port Elizabeth 19 February 2003. Van Vuuren took five wickets in the game but England eventually won by 55 runs. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

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