Thaakir Abrahams (born 10 January 2000) is a South African rugby union player for the Sharks in Super Rugby.[2] His regular position is wing or fullback.

Thaakir Abrahams
Full nameThaakir Abrahams
Date of birth (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthSouth Africa
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SchoolPaarl Boys High
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Current team Munster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Munster 0 (0)
2023–2024 Lyon 8 (5)
2020–2023 Sharks 14 (25)
2020– Sharks (Currie Cup) 9 (25)
Correct as of 29 May 2024

Abrahams was named in the Sharks squad for both the 2020 Super Rugby season and the subsequent Super Rugby Unlocked competition.[3][4] Abrahams made his Sharks debut in Round 1 of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition against the Lions.[5]

Abrahams joined Lyon ahead of the 2023/24 Top 14 season. He also featured in Lyon's Champions Cup campaign, featuring in four of their five games, scoring five tries.

On the 29th May 2024, it was announced that Abrahams had signed a two year deal to join Munster Rugby for the 2024/24 season[6].

References edit

  1. ^ "Thaakir Abrahams". itsrugby. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Thaakir Abrahams". Sharks. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Cell C Sharks Captain and Squad Announcement" (Press release). Sharks. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked Squad". Sharks. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Strong Line-up for Opener". Sharks. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Thaakir Abrahams To Join Munster On Two-Year Deal". Munster Rugby. 29 May 2024.

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