Grenton Lionel Starlone Mapoe (born 13 July 1988) is a former South African professional rugby union player. He plays mostly as a centre or winger. He plays for the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship and for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. He played for the Lions in Super Rugby, the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup and the Golden Lions XV in the Rugby Challenge from 2011 to 2019, having previously played for the Cheetahs and the Bulls on loan for the 2013 Super Rugby season.[1]

Lionel Mapoe
Full nameGrenton Lionel Starlone Mapoe
Date of birth (1988-07-13) 13 July 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthPort Elizabeth, South Africa
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb; 209 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Fichardtpark
Occupation(s)Rugby player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Outside-Centre / Winger
Current team Bulls / Blue Bulls
Youth career
2004–2009 Free State Cheetahs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2009 Free State Cheetahs 12 (30)
2010 Cheetahs XV 1 (0)
2010 Cheetahs 5 (5)
2011–2019 Lions 108 (150)
2011–2018 Golden Lions 38 (35)
2013Bulls 12 (10)
2015–2018 Kubota Spears 21 (60)
2018 Golden Lions XV 1 (0)
2019–2020 Stade Français 12 (0)
2020–2021 Nice 10 (25)
2021–2024 Blue Bulls 13 (10)
2021–2024 Bulls 15 (15)
Correct as of 23 July 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008 South Africa Under-20 4 (25)
2009 South Africa Sevens 6 (40)
2015–2018 South Africa 14 (10)
2017 South Africa 'A' 1 (5)
Correct as of 25 August 2018

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Lions to confirm mass exodus". Sport24. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
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