Khwezi Mafu

Khwezi Mafu (born 29 March 1998) is a South African rugby union player for the Pumas in the Currie Cup.[2] His regular position is lock.

Khwezi Mafu
Full nameKhwezi Mafu
Date of birth (1998-03-29) 29 March 1998
Place of birthSouth Africa
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb)
SchoolGrey High School
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Current team Pumas / Falcons
Youth career
2017-2019 Blue Bulls
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Pumas 7 (0)
2022–Falcons 4 (0)
Correct as of 10 July 2022

Mafu was named in the Pumas side for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division.[3] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Pumas against the Griquas in Round 3 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division.[4]

Mafu was accused of violently raping an 18-year-old woman in Port Elizabeth in 2018.[5] These allegations were later withdrawn due to lack of key witness statements.

References

  1. "Khwezi Mafu". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  2. "Khwezi Mafu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  3. "Pumas squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  4. "Pumas hold on to scrape past Griquas". SA Rugby Magazine. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  5. Sixaba, Philasande. "Bulls player Mafu charged with rape". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 17 May 2022.


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