Ntuthuko Mchunu (born 5 April 1999) is a South African rugby union player for the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship.[1][2] His regular position is prop.

Ntuthuko Mchunu
Full nameNtuthuko Mchunu
Born (1999-04-05) 5 April 1999 (age 27)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight114 kg (251 lb)
SchoolMaritzburg College
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Current team Sharks / Sharks (Currie Cup)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2025 Sharks 92 (20)
2021–2025 Sharks (Currie Cup) 8 (0)
2025– Stormers 15
Correct as of 12 May 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– South Africa 3 (0)
2022– South Africa 'A' 2 (5)
Correct as of 12 May 2026

Mchunu attended high school at Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg, where he was Head Boy in his Matric year of 2018.[3][4] [5] Mchunu was named in the Sharks squad for the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA competition.[6][7] Mchunu made his Sharks debut in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA competition against the Stormers.[8]

In March 2025, his move to the Stormers was announced at the end of the season.[9]

References

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  1. "Ntuthuko Mchunu". Sharks. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  2. "Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu agrees move to South African rivals". www.rugbypass.com. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  3. "Ntuthuko Mchunu". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  4. Greenaway, Mike (5 May 2023). "Sharks extend former head boys' contracts | Pinnacle Schools". Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  5. "Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu agrees move to South African rivals". www.rugbypass.com. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  6. "2021 Rainbow Cup SA Squad - The Sharks". 1 May 2021. Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  7. "SA Rugby - Official Home of the Springboks". 28 April 2021. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  8. "Hugo hat-trick spurs Sharks comeback". SA Rugby Magazine. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  9. Vries, Michael De (4 March 2025). "Bok prop Mchunu to join DHL Stormers". The Stormers. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
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