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Former South Africa captain dies at 29

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The Rugby Paper Team
21 December 2025

FORMER South Africa women’s captain Lusanda Dumke has died at the age of 29 after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.
The back row won 33 Test caps, captaining South Africa three times.
Dumke, right, also captained domestic side Bull Daisies and led them to a historic three consecutive Women’s Premier Division titles. Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, said Dumke was “a symbol of courage, leadership, and resilience far beyond her years”.

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