Emmanuel Tshituka (born 16 June 2000) is a Congolese-born South African rugby union player for the Lions in the United Rugby Championship.[3] His regular position is flanker.

Emmanuel Tshituka
Full nameEmmanuel Tshituka
Date of birth (2000-06-16) 16 June 2000 (age 23)
Place of birthKinshasa,[1] Democratic Republic of Congo[2]
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb)
Notable relative(s)Vincent Tshituka (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Lions / Golden Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Lions 53 (55)
2021– Golden Lions 16 (15)
Correct as of 26 April 2024

Tshituka was named in the Lions squad for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA competition.[4] He made his debut for the Lions in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA against the Bulls.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Emmanuel Tshituka". site-celtic.soticcloud.net. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Emmanuel Tshituka". All Rugby. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Emmanuel Tshituka". United Rugby Championship. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Emirates Lions". SA Rugby. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Bulls down Lions in dull derby". SA Rugby Magazine. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.