Ireland's Rugby Star Joins Gamecocks

South Carolina just snagged a giant Irish rugby star—Neff Giwa, 6’8”, 300 lbs—who signed with the Gamecocks in March despite offers from Miami and Tennessee. Coaches zeroed in on him after a viral video of him doing footwork drills with his rugby coach, Brandon Collier, who’s helped international athletes break into college football. Giwa’s grit, maturity, and competitive fire mirror Jordan Mailata’s path to the NFL—and maybe even the Super Bowl. While he’s likely to start at tackle, he might see some snaps early in 2026. His story? Pure potential. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d96105c99a787ac