Hakeem Kunene
| Born | 3 February 2003 South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Paarl Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hakeem Kunene (born 3 February 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Sharks and Sharks (Currie Cup). His preferred position is fullback.[1]
Early career
Francis attended Paarl Boys' High School where he played for the first XV. His performances earned him selection for South Africa at U18 level,[2] before going on to represent at South Africa at U20 level in 2023.[3]
Professional career
Kunene came through the Sharks system, representing their U21 side.[4] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Sharks in 2024 and represented the side again in 2025.[5] He made his debut for the Sharks in the 2024–25 European Rugby Champions Cup.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Hakeem Kunene". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "SA Rugby to host U18 Elite Player Development camp". SA Rugby. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Junior Springbok fullback smokes Argentinean prop with big carry". Rugbydump. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Junior Rugby is back". Sharks. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Team Release: Finals Time". Sharks. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Team release article - Leicester Tigers vs Hollywoodbets Sharks". Sharks. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Plum: No pressure on Hakeem". SA Rugby Magazine. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.