Griquas Rugby is thrilled to celebrate two of its finest being recognised on the national stage at the 2025 SA Rugby Awards. George Whitehead and Gurswin Wehr were both nominated for the prestigious Carling Currie Cup Premier Division Player of the Year Award, underlining their outstanding contributions to our campaign this season.
Speed, instinct and the ability to turn nothing into something — Cameron Hufke brings all of that and more to the Suzuki Griquas backline. Operating at fullback, Hufke has developed into one of the most exciting attacking threats in PouBlou, capable of changing a game in a single moment.
Whether counter-attacking from deep or finishing in space, he plays with confidence, precision and pace that keeps defenders guessing.
If there’s one thing every championship team needs, it’s raw power up front — the kind that shifts scrums, dents defensive lines and sets the tone for 80 minutes. For the Suzuki Griquas, one of the newest sources of that power comes in the form of Ebune Moango Ngundue, affectionately known as “Mango” or “Baby Rhino.”
A prop with huge potential and even bigger heart, Ngundue arrives in Kimberley ready to take his opportunity and make his mark in Peacock Blue.
The Suzuki Griquas’ development partnership with the DHL Stormers continues to deliver meaningful opportunities for player growth, with the latest example being Dylan Maart’s loan move to the Stormers for the United Rugby Championship (URC).
The partnership, which focuses on player and staff development, creates a structured pathway between Currie Cup rugby and the URC. It allows Griquas players who have proven themselves at domestic level the chance to test their skills in one of the toughest club competitions in world rugby, while ensuring both unions benefit from shared depth and experience.
Every successful rugby team is built on a solid foundation, and for the Suzuki Griquas that foundation starts up front. At loosehead prop, Edward “Eddie” Davids has become a dependable presence — a player who brings strength, stability and consistency to the set-piece and the tight exchanges where matches are often won.
A hardworking front-rower with a calm demeanour, Davids has quietly grown into an important part of the Griquas forward pack.
When you watch Dylan “Bobby” Alexander play, you immediately notice the energy. The tempo. The instinct. The sense that something dangerous might happen the moment he touches the ball.
At just 23 years old, the Suzuki Griquas’ No. 9 has already built a career defined by promise, hard work, and clutch performances — and he’s only getting started.
Every season has a breakout story — a player who arrives quietly, works relentlessly, and suddenly finds himself in the biggest moments of the competition. For the Suzuki Griquas, Thomas “Tom” Nel is that story.
Each year, the newly crowned Currie Cup champions have the honour and responsibility of hosting a special dinner for SA Rugby and the CEOs and Presidents of the other unions — a long-standing tradition that celebrates unity within the sport.
Every so often a player emerges who changes the trajectory of a team — not just by their talent, but by the way they carry themselves, inspire teammates, and deliver when it matters most. In 2025, Mnombo Zwelendaba has become one such player. As outside-centre for the Suzuki Griquas, he’s proven that he’s more than a promising name — he’s a match-winner and crowd favourite.
