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Lusanda Dumke in Boks uniform
Springbok Women flanker and Bulls Daisies captain, Lusanda Dumke has decided to step away from rugby due to health concerns.
The 28-year-old is a former SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year who earned 33 Test caps and captained the Springbok Women on three occasions.
She also led the Daisies to their third consecutive Women’s Premier Division title in 2025.
Springbok Women performance coach, Swys de Bruin acknowledged Dumke’s importance to the national setup and expressed full support for her decision.
He wished the pivotal member of the team the best as she battles her medical condition.
Dumke, who was not part of the squad that beat the New Zealand Black Ferns Fifteen at the Athlone Stadium last Saturday, requested that her privacy be respected and no further comment will be made.
Experienced #BokWomen flanker Lusanda Dumke has decided to step away from the game for medical reasons – more here: 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/MHtzMiAklH
— SA Women’s Rugby (@WomenBoks) August 7, 2025
