You've had a groin strain. What sort of rehab does an injury like that entail? At this stage it's just a case of trying to get my core strength back so it's a lot of ball-work and sit-ups. It's very tedious and boring but a lot of hours have to be spent in the gym. How do you relax when you're not playing cricket? I love being outdoors - fishing and watersports. But when I'm in England there isn't really the climate to do much of that stuff. I have enjoyed the winter though, I've spent a lot of time with my mates who live around London. We just get together and have a quiet beer. I watch the odd movie, do a bit of reading - it's all good man! Which team-mates do you spend time with? I know Chris Bassano likes fishing. Yeah Chris actually invited me to come out to Oz for a fishing stint but it was shortened due to my injury. I spend a bit of time with the boys. At this stage there's six or seven of us living in a house and we're getting to know each other quite well. Is this the house they call the 'Mad House?' Yes it's a house of horrors at the moment! Unfortunately I've been given the task of running the house. I want to try and keep the youngsters in order! From a team spirit point of view it's been going very well and hopefully we can transfer that onto the field of play. What sort of music are you into? The boys rip into me about my music. I'm into all types of music but I never know who sings it! A bit of U2, Bon Jovi, - the good old classics. Who do you room with on away trips? It's a bit of mixing and matching really. Houghts has been quite good at getting the guys to go with different guys. I'm not fussed - I get on with all the boys. We always have a laugh. I roomed with Andrew Gait a bit last year but he's obviously been released now. Who are the characters at Derbyshire? Paul Havell's one of the major characters. When he's fit and ready to go it'll be nice to have him on away trips. He's a bit of a ladies man. Everyone's a bit of a character in their own way. Are you enjoying life as a pro cricketer? Yes I'm loving it. As I've got older I've learnt not to take it for granted - which is something I was possibly guilty of when playing out in South Africa. Can you keep improving this season? I'm hoping to take it further this year - not only just to improve but to be known as a player who can score big hundreds and also bowl sides out. When you consider a future in international cricket will you opt for England or South Africa? England without a doubt. I was born and bred in South Africa but it goes a lot deeper than that. Your passion goes with the team you play for and the country you play your cricket in. Over a very short period of time I've got involved in English cricket and that's something I'm not afraid to say. It's a great set up and I've got a great set of friends. Interview by BBC Radio Derby's Charles Collins | 
