Sibabalo 'Fudge' Qoma (born 17 February 1997) is a South African rugby union player for the Lions.[1]
| Date of birth | 17 February 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | East London, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hudson Park High School, East London and Westville Boys' High School, Durban | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sibabalo started his rugby career early on at Crewe Primary School before making his mark in high school where he was scouted to move to Westville Boys High School.
Sibabalo quickly made a name for himself, attending Craven Week for the Sharks in 2015. He then moved on to the Free State Cheetahs while studying at the University of the Free State.
Sibabalo played Varsity Cup for the Shimlas and also made a few appearances for the Cheeatahs Curry Cup team during this stint. He was loaned out to the Griffons for a period but landed his first professional contract at the Griquas in 2020.
Sibabalo had two successful seasons at the Griquas, helping them to the Currie Cup final in 2022. He then moved to the Cheetahs in 2023 and finished the job, winning his first Currie Cup against the Pumas.
Known for his intense physicality and IQ for the game, Sibabalo moved up to the Lions in 2024, scoring on debut, as he has done for every professional debut he has made to date.
References
edit- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Sibabalo Qoma". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
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