Brian Mujati (born 28 September 1984 in
Bulawayo
Bulawayo (, ; Ndebele: ''Bulawayo'') is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, and the largest city in the country's Matabeleland region. The city's population is disputed; the 2022 census listed it at 665,940, while the Bulawayo City Council cl ...
,
Zimbabwe
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) is a Zimbabwean-born South African
rugby union
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player. He plays as a
prop
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.
He started off his career with the
Lions
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in the
Super 14 competition, then he joined the
Stormers
The Stormers (known for sponsorship reasons as the DHL Stormers) is a South African professional rugby union team based in Cape Town in the Western Cape that competes in the United Rugby Championship, a trans-hemispheric competition that also ...
for the start of the 2008 season before joining the
Saints
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Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual res ...
. He went to
Peterhouse Boys' School
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, province = Mashonaland East
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, type = Independent, boarding, high school
, denomination = Anglican
, patron = Saint Peter
, founded = 1955
, founder = Fred Snell
, sister_school = Pet ...
in Marondera in
Zimbabwe
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, along with the
Sharks
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and capped
Springbok
The springbok (''Antidorcas marsupialis'') is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in south and southwest Africa. The sole member of the genus ''Antidorcas'', this bovid was first described by the German zoologist Eberhard August Wilhelm v ...
Tendai Mtawarira
Tendai Mtawarira (born 1 August 1985) is a Zimbabwean-South African retired professional rugby union player who last played for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby and previously for the South Africa national team and the in Super Rugby. He w ...
. Despite having already played for the Springboks Mujati's test career was cut short when he was declared ineligible to play because he was not legally a South African citizen. He opted to join
Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints (officially Northampton Rugby Football Club) is a professional rugby union club from Northampton, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.
They were formed in 1880 as "Northampton St. James", ...
to further pursue his rugby career. He is still a Zimbabwean citizen.
Club career
Northampton Saints
Mujati joined Saints in 2009 making his debut at Wembley Stadium. A second-half try for Mujati against Saracens helped the Saints reach the 2009-10 LV= Cup final and by the end of the campaign he was a regular sight on the first team field. The continuation of his fine form into 2010/11 was all the more impressive and he marked himself out as the cornerstone of a formidable Saints pack, featuring in every Premiership and Heineken Cup fixture. After confirming himself as Europe's premium tight-head and a fans favourite to boot, 'Mooj' was voted Players' Player of the Season and selected in the Sky Sports and ESPN Premiership Dream Team. He also finished second only to team mate Tom Wood in the Aviva Premiership Player of the Season vote. Though Brian struggled to find consistency early in 2012/13, his run to form was timed perfectly and he would contribute a semi-final try as the Saints stormed to the Premiership Final at Twickenham.
Racing 92
On 27 November 2012, it was announced Mujati would leave
Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints (officially Northampton Rugby Football Club) is a professional rugby union club from Northampton, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.
They were formed in 1880 as "Northampton St. James", ...
to join French club
Racing 92
Racing 92 () is a French rugby union club based in suburban Paris that was formed in 2001 with the collaboration of the Racing Club de France and US Métro. They were called Racing Métro 92 between 2001 and 2015, when they changed the name to ...
for the 2013–14 season. Mujati spent two years at the french side. He amassed over 50 caps for the club before signing for the
Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks is a professional rugby union club from Greater Manchester, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.
Originally founded in 1861 as Sale Football Club, now a distinct amateur club, they adopted the n ...
on a two-year contract in September 2015.
Sale Sharks
Mujati made his Sale debut in October 2015 in a defeat to
Saracens
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. He scored his first points for the club in a European Challenge Cup match against French side
Pau.
Ospreys
In January 2017, Brian Mujati joined the Welsh Pro12 club Ospreys until the end of the season. On 25 February 2017, he made his debut for Ospreys against Glasgow Warriors in a 26-15 win. On 7 May 2017, Brian signed a contract extension, which was to see him stay at the Ospreys for a second season (2017-2018); however shortly into his second season at the Ospreys Mujati was forced to retire following a shoulder injury
.
International career
South Africa
Despite being Zimbabwean-born Mujati made 12 appearances for the Springboks during the 2008 season prior to leaving for Northampton in 2009.
Personal life
Away from the rugby pitch Brian has proved himself to be a vlogger, with a video channel on
YouTube
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called The Life Of Brian. He is married to Chenesai Mujati and together they have 3 children - 2 daughters and a son. Brian is also a keen brewer and has been making beer for several years.
References
https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/sport/springbok-dads-land-grab-causes-a-stir-403548
External links
Northampton Saints RFCBrian on TwitterBrian's Youtube ChannelStormers
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1984 births
Living people
Alumni of Peterhouse Boys' School
South African rugby union players
South Africa international rugby union players
Zimbabwean rugby union players
Stormers players
Western Province (rugby union) players
Golden Lions players
Lions (United Rugby Championship) players
Northampton Saints players
Sale Sharks players
Rugby union props
Racing 92 players
Ospreys (rugby union) players