A talented loose forward with tonnes of potential Junior Pokomela represented South Africa Schools in 2014.
In 2015 he joined the Eastern Province Academy and went on to represent NMMU and the senior Eastern Province side the following year.
Later in 2016 he was named in the SA U20 squad for the 2016 Junior World Championship.
His impressive performances caught the eye of the Cheetahs coaching staff and he eventually signed with the side.
He was named in the Cheetahs 2017 Super Rugby squad and made his debut against the Chiefs.
He committed for a further 2 seasons with the club in March 2018.
April 2020 saw him sign a new deal to continue wearing the Cheetah jersey until October 2022.
The athletic Pokomela joined the Stormers on loan at the start of the United Rugby Championship and made the move more permanent by signing a contract earlier in 2022.
May 2022 saw him sign a three-year deal that will see him play for the Stormers until at least 2024.
(LS May 5, 2022)
Career
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Springbok Green No. 8 |
2020 - present |
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Stormers No. 8 |
2021 - present |
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Western Province No. 8 |
2022 - present |
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Southern Kings No. 8 |
2016 - 2017 |
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South Africa U20's No. 8 |
2016 - 2017 |
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NMMU Madibaz No. 8 |
2017 - 2017 |
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Cheetahs No. 8 |
2016 - 2021 |
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Free State Cheetahs No. 8 |
2017 - 2021 |
