Injury-hit Stormers confirm capture of double world champion Mbonambi

Double World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi has returned to the Stormers on a one-year deal.

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:44 AM

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Bongi Mbonambi has rejoined the Stormers on a one-year contract from the Sharks.
The move comes after Mbonambi mutually terminated his Sharks contract following a disciplinary dispute.
The Stormers signed Mbonambi to cover severe hooker injuries and a suspension to JJ Kotzé.

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Double World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi has rejoined the Stormers on a one-year deal from the Sharks. The Springbok hooker previously played 74 matches for the club between 2015 and 2021 before his Sharks contract was mutually terminated following a disciplinary dispute. He is available for immediate selection ahead of the United Rugby Championship match against Ulster at DHL Stadium.

The signing addresses an acute availability crisis for Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson. The club is currently missing hookers André-Hugo Venter, Deon Fourie, Lukhanyo Vokozela, Almero Keizer, and Luca Bakkes due to injuries, while JJ Kotzé is serving a suspension.

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