Aphelele Fassi rugby player
Aphelele Fassi rugby player

Aphelele Fassi

23rd Jan 1998 1.89m/92kg Fullback

Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...

Watch | Sharks score in the first minute

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks got off to a flying start in their URC clash against Munster. Aphelele Fassie crossed the line after latching on to a pass from Grant Williams. Watch Below: 🏉The Sharks get off to a flying...

Plumtree makes changes a head of Munster clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks enjoy continuity in team selection for their United Rugby Championship clash with Munster Rugby at Kings Park on Saturday. Head coach John Plumtree has rejigged his loose forward trio, shifting...

Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels.   Wessels,...

Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...

URC Weekend Review with Player of the Week, Quote of the Week and more

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster lengthen lead   Leinster Rugby march on having extended their lead at the top of the table with a fifth successive bonus point victory.   They ran in five tries during a 33-12...

Sharks name strong side full of Springboks for Glasgow

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hollywoodbets Sharks team to play Glasgow Warriors at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday has been bolstered by the return of a number of Springboks for this first Vodacom United Rugby Championship...

The Springboks opening try

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aphelele Fassi is in some incredible form LIFT OFF IN NELSPRUIT! 🇿🇦South Africa get their final Rugby Championship match off to the PERFECT start! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/R7Rqks5okj — Sky...

Springboks seal the title in style

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 The Springboks won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years when they beat Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday, with a 48-7 victory...

Milestone for Etzebeth as Erasmus names his match day 23

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting...