Kelly Mpeku
South African rugby union player
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Kelly Mpeku (born 28 November 2003) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Lions and Golden Lions. His preferred position is wing.[1]
Born28 November 2003
South Africa
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb; 13 st 12 lb)
SchoolKing Edward VII School
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| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb; 13 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | King Edward VII School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
Mpeku attended King Edward VII School where he played for the first XV and was a teammate of fellow Lions player Bronson Mills.[2][3]
Professional career
Mpeku represented the Lions in junior rugby, representing their Grant Khomo side in 2019.[4] He made his Currie Cup debut for the Golden Lions in 2024, playing in the final.[5] He also represented the side in 2025, again playing in the final,[6] before debuting for the Lions in the 2024–25 EPCR Challenge Cup.[7]
