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Springbok no. 948 · Left Wing

Ethan Hooker

Ethan Hooker · Sharks

14Tests
2Tries
1Tours
22Age at debut

Test career

20252026

First test

12 Jul 2025, age 22 · Reserve v Italy, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

Last test

27 Sep 2026, age 23 · Left Wing v Australia, Perth Stadium, Perth

Biography

Ethan Hooker is a tall, quick back who plays centre for the Sharks and wing for the Springboks. Born in Westville and educated at Westville Boys’ High, he made his Test debut off the bench against Italy in Port Elizabeth in 2025.

His first Test start came on the wing in a 43–10 win over New Zealand in Wellington later that year, and he was named SA Rugby’s Young Player of the Year for 2025. The Sharks have signed him until 2029.

Test history

14 tests · 10 points
DateOpponentVenuePositionResultProvince
12 Jul 2025ItalyNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port ElizabethReserveW 45–0Sharks
06 Sep 2025New ZealandEden Park, AucklandReserveL 17–24Sharks
13 Sep 2025New ZealandWellington Regional Stadium, WellingtonLeft WingW 43–10Sharks
27 Sep 2025ArgentinaKings Park, DurbanLeft WingW 67–30Sharks
04 Oct 2025ArgentinaTwickenham, LondonLeft WingW 29–27Sharks
01 Nov 2025JapanWembley, LondonRight WingW 61–7Sharks
15 Nov 2025ItalyJuventus Stadium, TurinInside CentreW 32–14Sharks
29 Nov 2025WalesMillennium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), CardiffRight WingW 73–0Sharks
11 Jul 2026ScotlandLoftus Versfeld, PretoriaLeft WingW 42–28Sharks
08 Aug 2026ArgentinaVélez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos AiresLeft WingW 17–10Sharks
29 Aug 2026New ZealandCape Town Stadium, Cape TownLeft WingW 33–26Sharks
05 Sep 2026New ZealandNational Stadium, JohannesburgLeft WingW 29–24Sharks
12 Sep 2026New ZealandRavens Stadium, BaltimoreLeft WingW 43–28Sharks
27 Sep 2026AustraliaPerth Stadium, PerthLeft WingL 38–42Sharks