Lusanda Dumke
| Born | 11 September 1996 East London, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 16 December 2025 (aged 29) East London, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lusanda Dumke (11 September 1996 – 16 December 2025) was a South African professional rugby union player who played as a flanker.
Biography
Lusanda Dumke was born on 11 September 1996.[1]
In 2022, she played for the Border Bulldogs. She had only two caps for South Africa when she was selected in September 2022 to play in the World Cup in New Zealand.[2]
She retired from her international career due to health concerns.[3][4] Dumke died of a rare form of stomach cancer in East London, on 16 December 2025, aged 29.[5][6][7]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his full approval for a special provincial funeral in her honour. The funeral will take place on 28 December 2025 beginning with a private family service, followed by a public ceremony in KwaCentane, Eastern Cape.[8][9]
References
- ^ McMahon, Sean (1 May 2023). "Lusanda Dumke | Bulls Daisies | Rugby Player". Bullsrugby.co.za. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "South Africa Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022". Rugbyworld.com. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022..
- ^ Berg, Clinton van der (7 August 2025). "DUMKE STEPS AWAY FROM RUGBY DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS - Vodacom Bulls". Bullsrugby.co.za. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "Dumke steps away due to health concerns". Sarugby.co.za. 7 August 2025.
- ^ Berg, Clinton van der (16 December 2025). "BULLS RUGBY MOURNS PASSING OF CAPTAIN LUSANDA DUMKE - Vodacom Bulls". Bullsrugby.co.za. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Ray, Craig (16 December 2025). "Former Bok star and Bulls Daisies skipper Lusanda Dumke dies". Dailymaverick.co.za. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Former Bok Women captain dies". Sarugbymag.co.za. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Berg, Clinton van der (25 December 2025). "PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA APPROVES SPECIAL PROVINCIAL TRIBUTE FOR DUMKE - Vodacom Bulls". Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "Special provincial funeral for Springbok star Lusanda Dumke". The Herald. 25 December 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
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