Every story has purpose.
Founded by former Springbok and Lions flanker Jaco Kriel, the JK6 Foundation visits South African schools to share the mindset tools young people need to overcome adversity and choose well.
Two stories, one mission
The Foundation does the work. Jaco brings the story.
JK6 Foundation
The mission, the programme, the impact
A registered initiative delivering 1-hour talks and Q&A sessions in schools — led by Jaco Kriel.
Visit the FoundationJaco Kriel
Springbok #874. Husband. Speaker.
The career, the comeback, and the man behind the foundation — including his marriage to Nastassja Ras in 2025.
Read Jaco's storyWhat we teach
Four ideas. Real lives.
Hope
Believing tomorrow can be different — and acting on it.
Resilience
The mental tools to bounce back from setbacks.
Decision-making
Choices, in the moment, that compound for years.
Adversity
Turning the hardest seasons into the best lessons.
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From the Foundation
Foundation
JK6 Golf Day: Drive. Donate. Make a difference. — proudly sponsored by Cell C
The JK6 Foundation invites players, partners, and supporters to join the inaugural JK6 Golf Day — proudly sponsored by Cell C — a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back, with all proceeds going toward the Foundation's community work.
13 May 2026
Personal
Jaco Kriel and Nastassja Ras tie the knot
Former Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel and South African media personality Nastassja Ras celebrated their wedding in late 2025, capping a year of milestones for the couple.
06 December 2025
Foundation
JK6 Foundation completes 2025 school tour
Across the year, Jaco delivered talks to thousands of learners on hope, resilience, and decision-making.
12 October 2025
Schools & Organisations
Bring Jaco Kriel
to your school
A powerful, honest session that connects with learners through real stories from a Springbok career — the wins, the injuries, the comebacks, and the decisions that shaped it all.
The Talk
Jaco shares his journey from a small-town school to the Springboks — with raw, relatable lessons on hope, resilience, and making the right choices under pressure.
