Across 67 matches Fassi has established himself as a high-volume ball carrier, consistently racking up over 55 metres per game and contributing 24 tries — numbers that point to a fullback who is actively involved in attack rather than operating as a last line of defence. His single-game peaks of 18 carries and 164 metres show he can take over a match with ball in hand when the opportunity arises. His tackle count is modest by positional standards, which reflects a profile built around offensive impact rather than defensive workload.
Born on 23 January 1998, Aphelele is 28 years old, stands 191cm (6′3″) tall and weighs 94kg. Aphelele has been capped by South Africa at international level.
Aphelele Fassi is a professional rugby union fullback registered with the Sharks, the Durban-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with covering the back field and counter-attacking from deep.
As a fullback, Aphelele features for the Sharks across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.
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