Phepsi Buthelezi

Phendulani Sikhizane Hendrick "Phepsi" Buthelezi (born (1999-05-30)30 May 1999) is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in Super Rugby and the Currie Cup and the Sharks XV in the Rugby Challenge.[1] He plays as a Loose forward.

Phepsi Buthelezi
Full namePhendulani Sikhizane Hendrick Buthelezi
Date of birth (1999-05-30) 30 May 1999
Place of birthHluhluwe, South Africa
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)
SchoolDurban High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Current team Sharks / Sharks (Currie Cup) / Sharks XV
Youth career
2014–2020 Sharks
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–present Sharks 5 (0)
2019–present Sharks (Currie Cup) 7 (0)
Correct as of 3 September 2019
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 South Africa Schools 2 (0)
2018 South Africa Under-20 7 (0)
Correct as of 13 July 2019

He represented South Africa at youth level, playing for the South Africa Schools team in the 2017 Under-19 International Series[2] and for the South Africa Under-20 team at the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[3]

He 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.[4]

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


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