Across 35 matches, Mbonambi's tackle count stands out as his most defining contribution, averaging three per game and peaking at 11 in a single outing — a strong return for a hooker. His carrying numbers are modest by design, reflecting a role built more around set-piece and defensive duty than ball-in-hand ambition. Five tries across the dataset nonetheless show he remains a threat when opportunities arise close to the line.
Born on 7 January 1991, Mbongeni is 35 years old, stands 175cm (5′9″) tall and weighs 115kg.
Mbongeni Mbonambi is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the South Africa, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Mbongeni features for the South Africa across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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