Aphelele Fassi rugby player
Aphelele Fassi rugby player

Aphelele Fassi

23rd Jan 1998 1.89m/92kg Fullback

Everything you need to know about the round 8 URC SA Derbies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first URC action of 2022 on South African soil takes place this weekend with two major derbies taking place in Johannesburg and Pretoria.   The Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers and...

England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England.   According to the South African newspaper,...

Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...

Mbonambi debuts as Springboks return for the Sharks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will make his Sharks debut against the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship clash at Jonsson Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.   Head coach Sean Everitt...

Nkosi, Fassi released from Springbok camp

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi (wing) and Aphelele Fassi (utility back) have been released from the touring squad to join the Cell C Sharks and will depart for South Africa on...

Moerat earns Springbok call-up for UK tour

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Roc Nation Sports' newest member

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok winger Aphelele Fassi has become the latest addition to the Roc Nation family.    Fassi, 23, is still in the beginning stages of his Springbok career, but continues to show great...

Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend.   We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash.   Although South Africa are hosting...

Looking ahead to SA vs ARG: Second Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the Pumas were sent away to lick their wounds resulting from the mauling they received at the hands of the Springboks last weekend, much interest will surround how they respond on Saturday for the...

Top stats performers from SA vs ARG: tackles, turnovers & more

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A new-look Springbok team brushed aside Los Pumas 32-12 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. A highly physical affair, the Boks showed good determination and composure as they slowly but surely edged Argentina...