Claude Tshidibi

Claude Kalombo Tshidibi (born 31 March 1993 in Tembisa) is a South African rugby union player.[1] His regular position is flanker.

Claude Tshidibi
Full nameClaude Kalombo Tshidibi
Date of birth (1993-03-31) 31 March 1993
Place of birthTembisa, South Africa
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight92 kg (14 st 7 lb; 203 lb)
SchoolPotchefstroom High School for Boys
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Youth career
2006–2011 Leopards
2012–2013 Golden Lions
2013–2014 Eastern Province Kings
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Golden Lions 2 (0)
2014–2015 Eastern Province Kings 1 (5)
Correct as of 30 March 2015

Career

Youth

He represented Potchefstroom-based side Leopards in various youth tournaments, playing for them in the 2006 Under-13 Craven Week and 2009 Under-16 Grant Khomo Week tournaments, as well as in the Under-18 Craven Week competition in both 2010 and 2011.

Golden Lions

He moved to the Johannesburg-based side the Golden Lions in 2012 and played for the Golden Lions U19 side in the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition. In 2013, he made played in two first class matches for the Lions in the 2013 Vodacom Cup, coming on as a substitute in matches against the Falcons[2] and the Blue Bulls.[3] He also played for the Lions in the 2013 Lions Challenge series.

Eastern Province Kings

He joined the Eastern Province Kings in the latter half of 2013, where he played for the Eastern Province U21 side in the 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship competition.[4]

References
  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Claude Tshidibi". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Valke 27–22 MTN Golden Lions". South African Rugby Union. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  3. "SA Rugby Match Centre – MTN Golden Lions 26–54 Vodacom Blue Bulls". South African Rugby Union. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  4. "SA Rugby Squad – EP Kings : 2013 Absa Under 21 Competition". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 June 2016.


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