HIS STORY: Mzwandile Stick: From New Brighton to double rugby world champion
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HIS STORY Mzwandile Stick: From New Brighton to double rugby world champion Long-time Springbok technical team member and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick speaks about his coaching journey, what he has learned from Rassie Erasmus, and pays tribute to the people who shaped him into who he is. Rugby was not his first choice, but one of his teachers – Mavuso Mafu – steered him towards the sport. Now Stick is one of the most respected names, not just in South African rugby, but globally.Stick has two Rugby World Cup titles behind him as part of the Springbok coaching staff: one in 2019, another in 2023.
- ▪HIS STORY Mzwandile Stick: From New Brighton to double rugby world champion Long-time Springbok technical team member and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick speaks about his coaching journey, what he has learned from Rassie Erasmus, and pays t
- ▪Rugby was not his first choice, but one of his teachers – Mavuso Mafu – steered him towards the sport.
- ▪Now Stick is one of the most respected names, not just in South African rugby, but globally.Stick has two Rugby World Cup titles behind him as part of the Springbok coaching staff: one in 2019, another in 2023.
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HIS STORY Mzwandile Stick: From New Brighton to double rugby world champion Long-time Springbok technical team member and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick speaks about his coaching journey, what he has learned from Rassie Erasmus, and pays tribute to the people who shaped him into who he is. By Yanga Sibembe 24 Jul 2026 Mzwandile Stick comes from humble beginnings in New Brighton township in the Eastern Cape. (Photo: Gareth Everett/Gallo Images) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper Mzwandile Stick became acquainted with rugby when he was still in primary school in the township of New Brighton in the Eastern Cape. Rugby was not his first choice, but one of his teachers – Mavuso Mafu – steered him towards the sport.
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