Emmanuel Tshituka (born 16 June 2000 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo) is a professional rugby union player who represents the Hollywoodbets Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. He primarily plays as a loose forward, covering both openside and blindside flanker, and can also play lock. He is the younger brother of fellow Sharks forward and Springbok Vincent Tshituka.
Tshituka moved to South Africa with his family in 2002 and attended Northcliff High School in Johannesburg, where he captained the first XV. He developed through the Lions' age-group structures before making his senior breakthrough with the franchise in 2021. His performances in the United Rugby Championship established him as an influential member of the Lions pack, highlighted by a two-try performance against the Scarlets in December 2022.
In 2024, he joined the Sharks, reuniting with his older brother Vincent. After obtaining South African citizenship and becoming eligible for national selection, he continued to impress with his physicality, work rate and versatility.
In 2026, Tshituka represented South Africa A against Zimbabwe and earned his first Springbok call-up for the November international campaign.
Career
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Natal Sharks Blindside Flanker |
2024 - present |
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Sharks Blindside Flanker |
2024 - present |
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South Africa Blindside Flanker |
2026 - present |
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Golden Lions Openside Flanker |
2021 - 2024 |
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Lions Openside Flanker |
2021 - 2024 |
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South Africa A Blindside Flanker |
2026 - 2026 |
