When it comes to rugby, Juanita Meeuws freely admits she is "not the most savvy of rugby fans", despite her husband being former All Black, Highlander and Blues prop Kees Meeuws.
"In fact, let's face it, I'm a shocker! I'm the last person you'd come to for a chat about the game.
"My family and friends will tell you of their surprise when they learned of Kees and I being together.
"Rugby would have to be the one thing we don't have in common. I do my best, though, and Kees laughs!"
While what happened at the breakdown or the problems with the ABs' scrums holds little interest for Juanita, she is very supportive of her husband.
Much of his success can be linked to her work behind the scenes.
So what kinds of things does she do in support of Kees?
"Cue theme music: Sisters Are Doin' it for Themselves - duet by Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox, courtesy of RCA Records ... What DON'T I do?" she jokes.
"I feel that I'm an integral part of it all. Kees has described me as 'his world', 'his rock' and such-like. I can't help but think of that bumper sticker: `Do you want to talk to the man in charge, or the woman who knows what's going on?"'
Kees and Juanita were married in 2000 after meeting through friends, and Juanita says her husband is "a very good man, an incredibly decent human being".
Having said that, being married to a prominent sportsman does bring certain pressures to family life, especially when he is frequently away at public engagements.
"But it's all relative. It's not as if he is heading to Afghanistan and I've no idea if and when he'll return.
"That's part of the job and sometimes we have the option of saying 'no' or joining him."
When married or partnered with a familiar face, there is always the potential to be identified only as "his wife".
"I'm often introduced as "Kees Meeuws' wife" and my retort is "yes, chopped liver" followed by my name. Of course, I'm being facetious when I say it.
"I think it's important to have a good sense of self and to maintain this within any relationship, whether you're with someone whom the public recognises or not.
"A sense of humour is essential, as well."
Juanita says being the wife of a former All Black can also be testing when the Meeuws family are out in public and fans intrude on their outing for autographs and photos.
"For the most part, people use their manners and are considerate enough. I can think of a handful of occasions when someone has been incredibly rude or obnoxious. I remind them that there is no excuse for bad manners.
"Kees' size helps when he gently reminds people that 'please' would be a good start.
"`Please' and 'thank you' usually ensue."
However, Juanita does not dwell on what life might have been like if Kees had chosen another career path.
Philosophically, she says, "It is what it is."
Since meeting Kees, she has been party to many amazing and exciting events, and spent time with people she may never have met otherwise.
"The places I've been are also an added bonus.
"Moreover, the biggest aspect I gain from his sporting situation would be the charitable facet of his public role.
"It's a big part of who I/we are, and I enjoy being able to give back.
"His profile is the significant aspect of being able to indulge in charity on a regular basis and it provides wonderful life experiences, not only for us, but for our children as well - all six of them!"
Juanita is a registered nurse and still works in the profession.
But she views being a mother as her most important career choice and her highest priority.
Kees is fundamental to that role as well, she says.
She takes great pride in Kees' achievements and, in return, he is grateful for her support.
"He shows it in the same way that I show him - except he has a mantra to live by ... happy wife, happy life."
