Batho Hlekani

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Full nameBathobele Hlekani
Born (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 20)
Zwide, South Africa
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
Batho Hlekani
Full nameBathobele Hlekani
Born (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 20)
Zwide, South Africa
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
SchoolGraeme College
Rugby union career
Position Lock / Flanker
Current team Lions
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023–2025 Sharks (Currie Cup)
2025 Sharks 4 (0)
2026- Lions 5 (5)
Correct as of 21 February 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024–2025 South Africa U20 16 (15)
Correct as of 26 October 2025

Batho Hlekani (born 5 April 2005) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Lions. His preferred position is lock or flanker.[1]

Hlekani is from the township of Zwide in Ibhayi, the same township as South Africa captain Siya Kolisi,[2] and first attended Ndzondelelo High School before moving to Graeme College.[3] His performances for the school earned him selection for the South Africa U20 side in 2024 and 2025.[4]

Professional career

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