Springbok no. 946 · Flank
Vincent Tshituka
Vincent Tshikaya Tshituka · Sharks
2Tests
0Tries
0Tours
26Age at debut
Test career
20252026
First test
5 Jul 2025, age 26 · Flank v Italy, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Last test
11 Jul 2026, age 27 · Reserve v Scotland, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Biography
Vincent Tshituka is a tall, athletic flanker whose path to the Springboks is one of the most remarkable in recent years. He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 10 September 1998, and his family fled violence there for South Africa in 2002. He was educated at Northcliff High, and his brother Emmanuel also plays professional rugby.
He played for the Lions before joining the Sharks in 2022, where he became captain. Becoming eligible took years of paperwork, and he finally made his Test debut against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in 2025.
Test history
2 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2025 |  Italy | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Flank | W 42–24 | Sharks |
| 11 Jul 2026 |  Scotland | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Reserve | W 42–28 | Sharks |