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2021 Currie Cup First Division
The 2021 Currie Cup First Division was the 83rd edition of the Currie Cup. As the second-tier of the competition, it ran alongside the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division. It was sponsored by beer brand Carling Black Label and organised by the South African Rugby Union. The First Division was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the 2021 season was the first time any of the First Division teams had played competitively since the 2019 edition of the tournament, barring the who participated in the 2021 Preparation series. The , who took part and won the 2019 Currie Cup First Division, did not take part in the 2021 edition of the tournament. Teams The seven competing teams were: Regular season Standings Tournament points in the standings were awarded to teams as follows: * 4 points for a win. * 2 points for a draw. * 1 bonus point for a loss in a match by seven points or under. * 1 bonus point for scoring four tries or more. Teams were ranked in the st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khwezi Mkhafu
Khwezilokusa Mkhafu is a South African rugby union player for the Griffons (rugby union) in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is hooker or prop. Career He came through the ranks of the , playing for them at Under-19 and Under-21 from 2005 to 2008. He then joined the , where he made his senior debut in the 2010 Vodacom Cup against and became a first team regular over the next three seasons. In 2013, Mkhafu joined the training group prior to the 2013 Super Rugby season, but was later released to the Bulldogs' 2013 Vodacom Cup squad. In 2013, he was included in a South Africa President's XV team that played in the 2013 IRB Tbilisi Cup and won the tournament after winning all three matches. He also played Varsity Shield Varsity Cup is the collective name for four South African rugby union competitions involving the top rugby playing universities in the country. It was launched in 2008, with eight teams participating in the Varsity Cup competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zingisa April
Zingisa Nelson April (born 19 June 1990) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. He normally plays as a flanker. Career Youth / club rugby April played his school rugby at Ithembelihle High School, New Brighton until 2009 under the tutelage of Theo Pieterse, who guided the school to being named the School Team of the Year in 2012. He joined the Eastern Province Academy after high school and represented the side in the 2009 Under-19 Provincial Championship, scoring tries in their matches against and as they won all six of their matches in the regular season. He also started in their semi-final victory over the s and the final, which they lost to s. He was a key member for the side over the next two seasons, making eight appearances in both the 2010 and 2011 Under-21 Provincial Championships. April enjoyed a similar season in 2010 than he did in 2009 with the Under-19s; he helped the side to top the log after the regul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Mangweni
Siyabonga "Tiger" Mangweni (born 20 June 1980) is a South African former rugby union footballer and currently a coach at the . Playing career He started his career at the and got called into the Stormers Super Rugby squad as a Bulldogs player. He then had a short stint at , before moving to , where he also represented the Cheetahs in Super Rugby. In 2008, he moved to the and also played for the Bulls in Super Rugby. In 2009, he was a member of the Southern Kings team that played in the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. In 2010, he was released by the to join the for the 2010 Currie Cup First Division campaign. He was named in the wider training squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season The 2013 Super Rugby season was the third season of the new 15-team format for the Super Rugby competition involving teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The tournament was won by the Chiefs, who defeated the Canberra-based Brumb ..., but was subsequently re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxy Ntleki
Lonwabo Nicholus 'Foxy' Ntleki (born 7 August 1992) is a South African rugby union player, who played for the in 2012 and 2013. His regular position is centre. Ntleki represented the at Under-13 level in 2005 and at Under-16 level in 2008 before moving to Johannesburg, where he joined up with the , playing for them at Under-18 level. Ntleki then returned to the Eastern Cape, joining in 2012. He was in their 2012 Vodacom Cup squad and appeared on the bench in the game against . He made his debut against in the 2012 Currie Cup First Division. He made a total of four appearances for the Kings before being released at the end of the 2014 season. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ntleki, Lonwabo South African rugby union players Eastern Province Elephants players Living people 1992 births Border Bulldogs players Rugby union centres Rugby union players from the Eastern Cape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sipho Nofemele
Siphosenkosi Nofemele (born 12 November 1989 in Fort Beaufort, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . His regular position is winger or fullback. Career UFH Blues Nofemele first played rugby at national level when he represented university side during the 2012 Varsity Shield competition. He made six starts in the competition to help UFH finish in fourth spot in the competition. He was also named in their squad for the 2013 Varsity Shield, but was never involved in any action. Border Bulldogs He was one of several amateur players brought into the provincial set-up at the start of 2014 after the professional side was declared bankrupt. He was included in their squad for the 2014 Vodacom Cup competition and made his debut in their Round Three match against Kenyan invitational side , helping the Border Bulldogs to an 18–17 win, their only victory of the competition. He remained in their starting line-up for their 16–29 defeat to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vuyo Mbotho
Vuyo Mbotho (born in King William's Town, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player for the Border Bulldogs in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is winger, but he has on occasion played as a fullback or outside centre. Career Border Bulldogs He made his first class debut for East London-based side during the 2011 Vodacom Cup, starting in their opening round match against the in Durban. He made a total of six appearances during the competition and opened his scoring by scoring a try early in the second half in their match against the in Beaufort West. In 2011, he was included in the squad for the 2011 Currie Cup First Division. He started their first match of the season against the in Wellington to make his Currie Cup debut. He played in all ten of their matches during the season and scored five tries – two of those in a match against the in Port Elizabeth – to finish as the Bulldogs' joint-top try scorer with Ntabeni Dukisa. At t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangi Kobese
Bangihlombe Kobese (born 19 January 1992) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . His regular position is scrum-half. Career Youth and Varsity rugby Kobese represented his local province, Border, at various youth tournaments – in 2005, he played for them at the Under-13 Craven Week competition and in 2008, he played at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week, which led to his inclusion in a South African Under-16 Elite squad. After a solid performance at the 2009 Under-18 Craven Week tournament, Kobese was included in the South African Schools squad that played against their Italian counterparts. Kobese also played in yet another Craven Week tournament in 2010 and was also included in the team that participated in the 2010 Under-19 Provincial Championship, making a solitary appearance. He also continued to play for (and captain) school side Dale College until 2011. In 2013, Kobese moved to Port Elizabeth where he joined the academy. He made one appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lungelo Gosa
Lungelo Gosa (born 31 January 1995) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the Border Bulldogs of the Currie Cup First Division for 2021 season. His regular position is fly-half or fullback. Rugby career 2011–2013: Schoolboy rugby Gosa was born in King William's Town in the Eastern Cape and attended the East London-based Selborne College. He played first team rugby for the school, also captaining the side in 2013. He was selected to represent his local provincial union, the twice at schoolboy level; he played for them at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2011, as well as at the Under-18 Craven Week tournament in 2013, where he scored a try against Namibia and kicked seven points against the . 2014–2016: Sevens / Golden Lions After high school, Gosa concentrated on playing rugby sevens. He represented the South Africa Sevens Academy team at several international tournaments in 2014, 2015 and 2016 – and was also named in an extended training s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Dutton
Billy Dutton (born 9 June 1989) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . He is a utility forward that can play as a lock, flanker or number eight. Playing career Dutton joined the Border Bulldogs academy after high school and he played for the side in the 2009 Provincial Championship, where he made six appearances. In 2010, Dutton was also included in the squad for the 2010 Vodacom Cup and made his first class debut on 26 February 2010, playing off the bench in an 8–69 defeat to a in Durban in their opening match of the season. He again played at Under-21 level in 2010, making five appearances and scoring a try in a match against the s. Dutton made a further two first class appearances for the Border Bulldogs during the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition, coming on as a replacement in matches against the and the . 2011 also saw the launch of a second-tier competition to the Varsity Cup, called the Varsity Shield. Dutton represented the in this c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onke Dubase
Onke Sydwell Dubase (born 6 August 1989) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the in domestic Currie Cup rugby. His regular position is flanker. Career Youth Dubase was included in the team for the 2009 and 2010 Under-21 Provincial Championships. Border Bulldogs and UFH Blues Dubase made his first class debut for the during the 2010 Currie Cup First Division competition, coming on as a substitute in their match against the in Kempton Park for his only appearance. Dubase played the whole 2011 Vodacom Cup competition, playing in all eight matches. He scored his first senior try in their match against the in East London and contributed another in the final match of the competition, a 52–19 defeat to the . Ten appearances followed in the 2011 Currie Cup First Division competition, with Dubase scoring his first Currie Cup try in their match against the . Dubase didn't play any provincial rugby in 2012 and 2013, but did participate in the Varsity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerrit Van Wyk
Gerrit Jacobus van Wyk (born ) is a South African rugby union player who plays for the in the Currie Cup The Currie Cup is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier ... and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is centre. References South African rugby union players Living people 1993 births People from Matzikama Local Municipality Rugby union centres Boland Cavaliers players Rugby union players from the Western Cape {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |