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Lusanda Dumke: How a Township Kid With a Towel-Stitched Cap Rewrote South African Rugby

by Aiden Abrahams
December 16, 2025

Lusanda Dumke, a rugby legend from a South African township, stitched her own pink cap from a towel and used it to conquer the field. She overcame huge challenges, playing for 11 years and becoming a powerful voice for women’s rugby. Lusanda battled cancer bravely, even using the experience to change rules for other athletes. Her quiet strength and amazing play left a lasting mark, inspiring everyone she met.

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