SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE 2014 BULLS 245 AKONA NDUNGANE @Akona14 Position: Wing Physical: 183cm/93kg Date of Birth: 20 February 1981 Place of Birth: Umtata, RSA Super Rugby Caps: 96 Super Rugby Points: 160 Super Rugby Debut: Round 1, 2005 vs Cats, Johannesburg Test Caps: 11 Test Points: 5 Test Debut 15 July 2006 vs Australia, Brisbane In a Super Rugby career spanning almost a decade, Akona Ndungane has not lost his uncanny ability to compete, contest balls in the air or finish off breaks. The veteran winger’s chasing from kick-offs has become legendary and the franchise will again receive 100 percent commitment and ability from this true professional. Adding to his three championships in the competition will be a personal as well as a team objective, but for that to happen, another special season from Ndungane will be paramount. He also requires just four caps to become a Super Rugby centurion. Ndungane’s twin brother Odwa is a winger who represents the Sharks at Super Rugby level. RUDY PAIGE @rudypaige9 Position: Scrumhalf Physical: 169cm/77kg Date of Birth: 2 August 1989 Place of Birth: Riversdal, RSA Super Rugby Caps: 4 Super Rugby Points: 0 Super Rugby Debut: Round 9, 2013 vs Cheetahs, Pretoria Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – You will often hear references about Super Rugby being a marathon, not a sprint and that a strong squad is more important than a couple of talismanic playmakers. This is where Rudy Paige has proven to be a valuable team member and contributor. His four appearances in 2013 all came off the bench, but there is a comfort in knowing this sound ball distributor and calm rugby head is around to contribute when called upon. Paige brings a solid skill-set, strong leadership, a massive work ethic and the ability to add spark to any game. He will be pushing Francois Hougaard all the way for a starting spot at scrumhalf. In 2007, Paige was appointed captain of the South African Schools team and has also represented the U20 national team at the 2009 Junior World Championship in Japan.
2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
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