He was born in Bloemfontein, in what is now South Africa's Free State province, and represented the Free State cricket team at under-15 level. His family emigrated to New Zealand in 2002, and he and two younger brothers, Brad (born 1988) and Craig Cachopa (born 1992), have each since played first-class cricket in New Zealand.
Born in Bloemfontein, South Africa's Free State province, this individual initially represented the local under-15 team. Subsequently, his family relocated to New Zealand in 2002, and he, along with his two younger brothers Brad (born 1988) and Craig Cachopa (born 1992), have all since pursued first-class cricket careers in New Zealand.