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Simphiwe Matanzima

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Simphiwe Matanzima
Date of birth (1997-08-18) 18 August 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthKomani, South Africa
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight111 kg (245 lb)
SchoolQueen's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Bulls / Blue Bulls
Youth career
2014 Border Bulldogs
2016–2018 Blue Bulls
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Blue Bulls XV 1 (0)
2019–present Bulls 37 (15)
2019– Blue Bulls 18 (10)
Correct as of 23 July 2022

Simphiwe Matanzima (born 18 August 1997) is a South African rugby union player for the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship, and the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup.[1] His regular position is loosehead prop.

Matanzima made his Super Rugby debut for the Bulls in February 2019, coming on as a replacement in his side's 40–3 victory over the Stormers.[2]

Honours

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  • Currie Cup winner 2021
  • United Rugby Championship runner-up 2021-22

References

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  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Simphiwe Matanzima". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Bulls 40-3 Stormers". SANZAAR. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2019.