Mhleli Dlamini (born 25 July 1994) is a South African rugby union player for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and Bulls.[2] Nicknamed Giraffe, his regular position is prop.[3]

Mhleli Dlamini
Date of birth (1994-07-25) 25 July 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthDurban, South Africa
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight149 kg (328 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Griffons 1 (0)
2021–2022 Bulls 0 (0)
2021–2022 Blue Bulls 2 (0)
Correct as of 16 September 2022

Dlamini was named in the Blue Bulls squad for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division.[4] He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Western Province.[5] Dlamini has also played in the Rugby Europe Super Cup with the Tel Aviv Heat.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Mhleli Dlamini". All Rugby. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Mhleli Dlamini". Bulls. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  3. ^ Dlamini, Sboniso (10 April 2021). "Big dreams for Hambanathi Bulls player". The Citizen. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Blue Bulls squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Four-try hero Kotze dazzles as WP rout Bulls". SA Rugby Magazine. 19 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  6. ^ Anderson, James (14 February 2024). "The inspirational journey of rugby star Mhleli 'Giraffe' Dlamini from township to Tel Aviv". The Citizen. Retrieved 30 March 2024.