Bongi Mbonambi

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South AfricaJanuary 7, 1991

Biography

Bongi Mbonambi is a powerful and accurate hooker for the Sharks and South Africa, renowned for his physicality, reliable lineout throwing, and work rate at the breakdown. A two-time Rugby World Cup champion (2019, 2023), he is a core leader in the Springboks' forward pack. For the Sharks, his set-piece excellence and relentless defence provide a crucial foundation for the team's forward dominance.

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