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You are here: Home ∼ Stats and facts about the life of Kaunda Ntunja

Stats and facts about the life of Kaunda Ntunja

The late Kaunda Ntunja The late Kaunda Ntunja
Standard published on July 20, 2020

Following the untimely passing of Kaunda Ntunja, a compilation of stats and facts about the award-winning rugby commentator and former Junior Springbok captain.

ALSO READ: Tribute to Ntunja, a ‘true rugby pioneer’

Stats and facts

– Ntunja was born in East London.

– He attended Dale College and played for Border at the U18 Craven Week in 2000.

– He became the first black African to captain SA Schools and SA U19 in  2000 and 2001, respectively.

– After playing junior rugby for the Sharks, he represented the Cheetahs, Southern Kings and Lions at senior level, before hanging up his boots in 2008 due to recurring injuries.

– Ntunja became a Xhosa rugby commentator for SuperSport, commentating his first match between the Kings and the British & Irish Lions in 2009.

– In June 2018, he famously introduced Siya Kolisi for his first Test as Springbok captain, against England at Ellis Park.

ALSO READ: Ntunja was a ‘game changer’

? One of the voices of rugby in South Africa has passed away.

? RIP Kaunda Ntunja.
pic.twitter.com/O4Q8emJ3Sa

— Sport4U (@SportSA4U) July 20, 2020

ALSO READ: SA in mourning as Ntunja passes away

Photo: Gallo Images

Posted in Cheetahs, Kings, Lions, News, Sharks, Springboks, Top headlines Tagged Kaunda Ntunja, NEWS, Xhosa

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