Stephen Courtney Makanaka Bhasera (born (1996-01-31)31 January 1996) is a Zimbabwean rugby union player playing in South Africa for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup and the Golden Lions XV in the Rugby Challenge.[1] His regular position is prop.

Stephen Bhasera
Full nameStephen Courtney Makanaka Bhasera
Date of birth (1996-01-31) 31 January 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthHarare, Zimbabwe
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
SchoolFalcon College
UniversityUniversity of Johannesburg
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Golden Lions / Golden Lions XV
Youth career
2015–2017 Golden Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–present Golden Lions XV 4 (5)
2018–present Golden Lions 2 (0)
Correct as of 28 October 2018
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Zimbabwe Under-13
2012 Zimbabwe Under-16
2013–2014 Zimbabwe Under-18
Correct as of 8 September 2018

After representing Zimbabwe a record four times at Craven Week, Bhasera earned a full scholarship to study at the University of Johannesburg, where he earned his LLB.[2][3] He considered Tendai Mtawarira a hero.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Stephen Bhasera". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  2. ^ Sibanda, Mehluli (7 February 2015). "Bhasera secures full varsity scholarship". SundayNews.co.zw. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. ^ "UJ prop receives Zimbabwe honour". News24. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Bhasera: Another 'Beast' in the making". The Standard. 24 June 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2024.