Mawande Mdanda
| Born | 9 March 2003 Stanger, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 132 kg (291 lb; 20 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Maritzburg College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mawande Mdanda (born 9 March 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Sharks and Sharks (Currie Cup). His preferred position is prop.[1]
Early career
Mdanda is from Stanger and began playing rugby aged 10.[2] He attended Maritzburg College where he played rugby for the first XV.[3] After leaving school, he joined up with the Bulls academy, representing their U21 side in 2023.[4] He represented the South Africa U20 side in 2023.[5]
Professional career
Mdanda joined up with the Sharks ahead of the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division, making his Currie Cup debut that year.[6] He would also feature for the Sharks in the 2025 edition.[7] He would debut for the full Sharks side in the 2024–25 EPCR Challenge Cup, featuring in the match against Lyon.[8]
References
- ^ "Mawande Mdanda". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Mawande Mdanda's Rugby Rise". Hollywood Foundation. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Sports Report: Maritzburg College". SA School Sports. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Vodacom Bulls under-21 begin title defence against Leopards". Bulls. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Six changes to Junior Boks for Italy clash in Paarl". SA Rugby. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Former Bok to steer fresh-faced Sharks". SA Rugby Magazine. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Sharks load team with Junior Springboks to try and kickstart Currie Cup campaign against Bulls". IOL. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Rising star Hatton captains young Sharks as top Springboks rested for Lyon Challenge Cup playoff". IOL. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.