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Phepsi Buthelezi

Phendulani Sikhizane Hendrick "Phepsi" Buthelezi (born 30 May 1999) is a South African rugby union player who captains the Sharks in Super Rugby and the Currie Cup and the Sharks XV in the Rugby Challenge.[1] He plays as a Loose forward.

Club rugby

Buthelezi made his Super Rugby debut for the Sharks in February 2019, coming on as a replacement in their 45–10 victory over the Sunwolves in Singapore.[2] In the 2021 Currie Cup he is the Sharks captain.[3]

International

Buthelezi represented South Africa at youth level, playing for the South Africa Schools team in the 2017 Under-19 International Series[4] and for the South Africa Under-20 team at the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[5] Earned his first Springbok cap on 20 July 2024 v Portugal and scored a try.

References

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Phepsi Buthelezi". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Sunwolves 10-45 Sharks". SANZAAR. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  3. ^ IOL, Phepsi Buthelezi announced as Sharks captain
  4. ^ "2017 U19 International Series". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  5. ^ "2018 U20 World Rugby Championship". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 February 2019.

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