Springbok hooker Mbongeni Theo ‘Bongi’ Mbonambi has been an inspirational figure across his incredible rugby career.
Everything you need to know about Springbok player Bongi Mbonambi
Born in Bethlehem in the Free State on 7 January 1991, Mbonambi excelled at rugby from a young age.
His rugby ability meant that he was lured to Hoërskool Voortrekker in Bethlehem, an Afrikaans medium school with a rich rugby tradition.
Voortrekker helped him earn a Grant Khomo week selection for the Griffons.
An impressive outing garnered him the attention of the Blue Bulls who helped him…