Ethan Bester

South African rugby union player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ethan Bester (born 31 October 2004) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Sharks and Sharks. His preferred position is hookers.[1]

Born (2004-10-31) 31 October 2004 (age 21)
South Africa
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
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Ethan Bester
Born (2004-10-31) 31 October 2004 (age 21)
South Africa
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
SchoolHilton College
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Current team Sharks / Sharks
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Sharks 1 (5)
2024– Sharks 8 (0)
Correct as of 5 May 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024 South Africa U20 7 (0)
Correct as of 5 May 2025
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Early career

Bester attended Hilton College which he was expelled in 2022, and where he earned selection for SA Schools in 2022.[2][3] In 2024 he was named in the South Africa U20 side for both the Rugby Championship and World Championship U20 tournaments.[4][5]

Professional career

Bester made his professional debut for the Sharks in the 2024 Currie Cup Premier Division.[6] He made his Sharks debut in November 2024,[7] and has gone on to make 8 appearances for the side and was named in a Springboks camp in February 2025.[8]

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