Sikhumbuzo Notshe

Sikhumbuzo Notshe (born 28 May 1993) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the in the United Rugby Championship competition, as well as in the Currie Cup.

Career

Youth

Notshe represented at all youth levels. He played for them at the Under-13 Craven Week in 2006, at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2009 and at the Under-18 Craven Week competitions in both 2010 and 2011.

At the conclusion of the 2010 Craven Week competition, Notshe was included in a South African Under-18 High Performance squad that played in matches against France, Namibia and England. The following year, he made the S.A. Schools side that played against France.

Notshe also represented Wynberg Boys' High School between 2010 and 2012.

Senior career

In 2013, Notshe made his first class debut for , starting in their opening match of the 2013 Vodacom Cup season against neighbours in Ceres. He appeared in all nine matches for in a run that saw them reach the semi-finals, scoring tries against and in the process.

Notshe was included in the pre-season training squad prior to the 2014 Super Rugby season and was one of the try-scorers in their trial match against .

As of 2020 Notshe has signed a contract with the Cell C Sharks and will join their Super Rugby team.

On 16 June 2024, Notshe would move to France to sign for Montauban in the Pro D2 competition from the 2024–25 season.

On 12 July 2026, it was reported that Notshe had returned to South Africa after his stint in France, and had signed a deal with the for their upcoming United Rugby Championship campaign.

International rugby

On 28 May 2016, Notshe was included in a 31-man squad for their three-test match series against a touring team. After training with the national team for a few days, he joined the South Africa 'A' squad for their two-match series against a touring England Saxons team. He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Bloemfontein and scored one of his side's three tries in the match, but ended on the losing side as the visitors ran out 32–24 winners.