Hakeem Kunene

Hakeem Kunene

Born	(2003-02-03) 3 February 2003 (age 22) South Africa
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
School	Paarl Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position Fullback Current team Sharks / Sharks (Currie Cup) Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Sharks (Currie Cup) 2024– Sharks 8 (5) Correct as of 26 October 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023 South Africa U20 3 (0) Correct as of 26 October 2025

Hakeem Kunene (born 3 February 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Sharks and Sharks (Currie Cup). His preferred position is fullback. ^[1]

Early career

Francis attended Paarl Boys' High School where he played for the first XV. His performances earned him selection for South Africa at U18 level, ^[2] before going on to represent at South Africa at U20 level in 2023. ^[3]

Professional career

Kunene came through the Sharks system, representing their U21 side. ^[4] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Sharks in 2024 and represented the side again in 2025. ^[5] He made his debut for the Sharks in the 2024–25 European Rugby Champions Cup. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. "Hakeem Kunene". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
2. "SA Rugby to host U18 Elite Player Development camp". SA Rugby. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
3. "Junior Springbok fullback smokes Argentinean prop with big carry". Rugbydump. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
4. "Junior Rugby is back". Sharks. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
5. "Team Release: Finals Time". Sharks. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
6. "Team release article - Leicester Tigers vs Hollywoodbets Sharks". Sharks. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
7. "Plum: No pressure on Hakeem". SA Rugby Magazine. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile