Lubabalo Siphosethu 'Tera' Mtembu (born 9 December 1990) is a South African rugby union footballer for the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby (MLR).[1] His playing position is either as a flanker or eighthman.

Lubabalo Mtembu
Full nameLubabalo Siphosethu Mtembu
Date of birth (1990-12-09) 9 December 1990 (age 33)
Place of birthEast London, South Africa
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb)
SchoolDale College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / No 8
Current team New England Free Jacks
Youth career
2008–2009 Border Bulldogs
2010–2011 Sharks
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2018 Sharks XV 33 (45)
2011–2020 Sharks (Currie Cup) 44 (30)
2012–2020 Sharks 47 (25)
2021– New England Free Jacks ()
Correct as of 28 April 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 South Africa U20 4 (0)
2010–2011 South Africa Sevens
Correct as of 6 April 2018
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  South Africa
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Delhi Team competition

He also played for the Sharks in Super Rugby and in the Currie Cup.

References

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  • "SA Rugby Player Profile – Tera Mtembu". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  • Tera Mtembu at ItsRugby.co.uk