Mbongeni Theo Mbonambi (born 7 January 1991), known mononymously as Bongi, is a South African professional rugby union player. He currently plays as a hooker for the Sharks as well as the South Africa national rugby team.

Jul 22, 2021 · Bongi Mbonambi was told he was too small to make it in professional rugby but he has gone on to represent South Africa at Test level. Here is the determined hooker’s story.

Nov 1, 2019 · Mbongeni Theo Mbonambi, popularly known as Bongi Mbonambi, is a South African rugby player who has risen to great heights for the past couple of years. He is famous for being among the starters in the national team.

Jun 20, 2024 · South Africa's hooker Bongi Mbonambi celebrates with South Africa's prop Ox Nche (L) and South Africa's prop Trevor Nyakane (R) after victory in the France 2023 Rugby …

Sep 2, 2024 · Bongi Mbonambi’s try against the All Blacks has been the subject of much controversy after the Springboks hooker appeared to have knocked on the ball before grounding it.

Bongi MBONAMBI is a 34-year-old South African rugby player standing at 1.75 m tall (5 ft 9 in) and weighing in at 118 kg (18 st 8.15 lb; 260.15 lb) , who currently plays for Sharks in South Africa as hooker.

Oct 24, 2023 · South Africa’s sports minister mounted a defense of Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi on Tuesday after he was accused of directing a racial slur at an England opponent in their Rugby World Cup semifinal in France.

Oct 24, 2023 · South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi is said to have performed perfectly in training despite an ongoing investigation regarding an alleged racial slur made during the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

Oct 26, 2023 · World Rugby has found there is "insufficient evidence" to charge South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi over the alleged racial abuse of an England player during the World Cup semi-final. Tom Curry claimed hooker Mbonambi racially abused him during last Saturday's match at the Stade de France.

Oct 26, 2023 · Bongi Mbonambi is regarded as key to South Africa retaining their Rugby World Cup title on Saturday – not bad for someone once told he was too small to play the game.