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Siphosethu Mnebelele

South Africa
South Africa

Age

20

Position

Hooker

Height

175cm

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Season Performance

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Siphosethu Mnebelele Performance Analysis

World Rugby U20 Championship 2026

Esethu Mnebelele featured in 5 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing South Africa U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 5 wins and 0 losses.

South Africa U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 3 wins from 3 matches.

Esethu Mnebelele played 244 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 90m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 5 tries. Defensively he completed 31 tackles at a rate of 6.2 per game.

In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Esethu Mnebelele completed 10 passes at an accuracy of 83%, contributing 1 try assist and making 42 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 91% was among the highest of any Hooker's in the World Rugby U20 Championship.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Hooker's for try assists in the World Rugby U20 Championship.
  • United Rugby Championship 2026/2027

    Esethu Mnebelele has featured in 4 matches during the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship to date, representing Sharks, with 3 wins and 1 loss.

    Esethu Mnebelele is representing Sharks in the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship, who currently sit 4th in the table with 5 matches played.

    Esethu Mnebelele has played 126 minutes across the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship so far. In attack he has made 12m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 20 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.

    In the United Rugby Championship 2026/2027, Esethu Mnebelele has completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 75%, contributing 0 try assists and making 11 touches.

    Challenge Cup 2026/2027

    Esethu Mnebelele has featured in 1 matches during the 2026/2027 Challenge Cup to date, representing Sharks, with 1 win and 0 losses.

    Esethu Mnebelele is representing Sharks in the 2026/2027 Challenge Cup season, who currently sit 3rd in the table with 1 matches played.

    Esethu Mnebelele has played 40 minutes across the 2026/2027 Challenge Cup so far. In attack he has made 0m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 7 tackles at a rate of 7 per game.

    In the Challenge Cup 2026/2027, Esethu Mnebelele has completed 2 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 3 touches.

    His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Hooker's in the Challenge Cup.

    Currie Cup 2026

    Siphosethu Mnebelele featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Blue Bulls. Results included 0 wins and 5 losses.

    Siphosethu Mnebelele represented Blue Bulls in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 8th in the regular season table.

    Siphosethu Mnebelele played 271 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 95m with ball in hand, beating 3 defenders and scoring 3 tries. Defensively he completed 48 tackles at a rate of 9.6 per game.

    In the Currie Cup 2026, Siphosethu Mnebelele completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 80%, contributing 0 try assists and making 37 touches.

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