Sibusiso Owen Nkumane (born 10 August 1975) is a South African former rugby union player and television commentator.[1]

Owen Nkumane
Birth nameSibusiso Owen Nkumane
Date of birth (1975-08-10) 10 August 1975 (age 49)
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
SchoolSt John's College, Johannesburg
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–1999 Golden Lions 30 ()
2000 Border Bulldogs 1 ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998 Cats 2 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998 South Africa

Career

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Nkumane played for the Transvaal under–20 team in 1996 and made his senior provincial debut for Golden Lions in 1998 and also played for the Cats in the Super Rugby tournament.[2]

Nkumane toured with Springboks to Britain and Ireland in 1998. He did not play in any of the test matches but did play in four tour matches.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (2005). South African Rugby Annual 2005. Cape Town: SA Rugby & MWP Media (Pty) Ltd. p. 503.
  2. ^ Schoeman, Chris (2000). Who's who of South African rugby 2000 (5th ed.). Cape Town: Who's Who of SA Rugby. p. 64. ISBN 0620261889. OCLC 56517006.
  3. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 155. ISBN 0958423148.