Date of birth | [1] | 8 October 1997||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 107 kg (236 lb) [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kwanda Dimaza (born 8 October 1997) is a South African rugby union player for the Pumas in the Currie Cup. [4] His regular position is flanker or number 8.
Dimaza was previously named in the Sharks squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season. [5] He joined the Pumas ahead of the newly formed Super Rugby Unlocked competition in October 2020. [6] Dimaza made his debut in Round 1 of Super Rugby Unlocked against the Cheetahs. [7]
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