Springbok player Andries Coetzee ties the knot

Springbok player Andries Coetzee ties the knot

South Africa’s favourite sport has ground to a halt, so it seems our rugby players are using this time for the more important things in life.

Springbok and Lions fullback Andries Coetzee recently wed his fiancée, Mart.

The two planned a large, lavish ceremony (as celebs do) for April 25, but the celebrations have been put on hold until 2021. In the meantime, the two got married at the Magistrate’s office.

“Even though it wasn’t the big white wedding as planned (… yet, and believe me that day WILL come somewhere in 2021) the feeling of being married to my best friend and the love of my life exceeds all my expectations,” the new Mrs Coetzee said on Instagram.

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The ONLY accessory a woman needs to have …is her HUSBAND- legally and FOREVER. And i'm wearing mine with so much pride ( i know my face says it all) • Even though it wasn't the big white wedding as planned (… yet, and believe me that day WILL come somewhere in 2021) the feeling of being married to my best friend and the love of my life exceeds all my expectations. • This Corona virus came upon us like a thief in the night. Took away which was supposed to be the most beautiful and special and memorable day of our lives. Our wedding day! Similar to waking up and to find your house empty and you had absolutely NO idea it was coming, what just happened or what to do , we were robbed from our fairytale day. NO idea it would've been so extreme and that there's absolutely nothing you can do. • BUT with that said , SO much was also given to us in this time. The opportunity to start our lives together, say our i do's, make our vows to each other, and the most important part , being able to do this before two witnesses and our AMAZING God. (Plus i got to wear my @badgleymischkabride wedding shoes ☺️👠 BONUS) • Sometimes life happens- and everything doesn't go as planned or according to our plans- but with this beautiful human and husband next to me- life can bring whatever it wants. We're ready. • Me and you, just us two. Forever & Always 💍

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“Introducing Mr and Mrs Coetzee! Congratulations to the newlyweds ❤” the Lions Rugby Union said on their Instagram with the same picture. 

Mart could luckily still have her bridal shower at La Vie Lente Bistro Venue in February earlier this year. “My 💗 is full and overflowing with love and appreciation. I am SO spoilt, grateful and sincerely HAPPY!!! #kitchen_tea ” she said on Instagram.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Image: Instagram/mart_coetzee

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