Honiball had a very expansive running game which brought the loose-forwards into the game quickly. He was also very tall for a fly-half and extremely physical, being a strong tackler and not afraid to take the ball and challenge the opposition. He earned his nickname of 'Lem', which is Afrikaans for 'blade', for his ability to 'cut' through his opponent's defence.
Honiball had a very extensive playing game that rapidly brought loose-forwards into play. He was also exceptionally tall for a fly-half and extremely physically strong, being a powerful tackler who wasn't afraid to take the ball and confront the opposing team. He earned his nickname of 'Lem', which is Afrikaans for 'blade', due to his ability to swiftly cut through his opponent's defense.