Celimpilo "Mpilo" Gumede (born 8 July 2000) is a South African rugby union player for the Bulls in Super Rugby.[2] His regular position is flanker.

Mpilo Gumede
Full nameCelimpilo Gumede
Date of birth (2000-07-08) 8 July 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthSouth Africa
Height1.92 m (6 ft 3+12 in)[1]
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Bulls / [[|Bulls (Currie Cup)]]
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Sharks 2 (0)
2020– Sharks (Currie Cup) 14 (15)
Correct as of 23 July 2022

Gumede was named in the Sharks squad for both the 2020 Super Rugby season and the subsequent Super Rugby Unlocked competition.[3][4] Gumede made his Sharks debut in Round 1 of the Super Rugby Unlocked competition against the Lions.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Mpilo Gumede". itsrugby. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Celimpilo Gumede". Sharks. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Cell C Sharks Captain and Squad Announcement" (Press release). Sharks. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked Squad". Sharks. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Strong Line-up for Opener". Sharks. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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