Emmanuel Tshituka

Tshitukas’ Bok call-ups on hold

Brothers Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka were reportedly left out of the Springboks’ first alignment camp of 2025 due to delays in receiving their South African ID cards.

Siya, Manu inspire Tshituka to soldier on

Vincent Tshituka is relishing the opportunity to hone his leadership skills alongside Siya Kolisi, in a powerful and dynamic back row with his brother Emmanuel at the Sharks.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Fidelity ADT Lions with Vincent Tshituka of the Cell C Sharks during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Cell C Sharks and Fidelity ADT Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on June 03, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Rassie free to call up Tshitukas

The Springboks’ loose forward stocks have been boosted with Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka reportedly now eligible for national selection after obtaining South African citizenship.

Watch: Tshituka ready to swim with Sharks

Emmanuel Tshituka is excited to start his journey with the Sharks after arriving in Durban from the Lions.

(Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Tshituka in, Venter out for Lions

Emmanuel Tshituka will start for the Lions in the injury-enforced absence of Ruan Venter against Connacht in Galway on Saturday.

Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions celebrates try during the United Rugby Championships 2023 match between Lions v Zebre at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on the 25 November 2023

Another Lion dives into the Shark Tank

The Sharks have unveiled imposing flanker Emmanuel Tshituka as their latest signing in what will be a significant boost to John Plumtree’s back row next season.

Head-to-Head: Manu vs The Sheriff

Two of South African rugby’s meanest blindside flanks will go head-to-head when the Lions host the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lions raring to ‘tame’ Dragons

Emmanuel Tshituka insists that the Lions are not getting ahead of themselves as they hunt a second consecutive win in the @Vodacom #URC clash with Dragons.

Lions have a plan to stun Stormers

Emmanuel Tshituka and Barend Pieterse believe the Lions have what it takes to end the DHL Stormers’ dominance over SA rivals when the teams clash in the Vodacom URC on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Referee Karl Dickson assessing a tackle by Ruan Venter of the Emirates Lions, sanctioning a red card during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tshituka banned for being too physical

The Lions will be without Emmanuel Tshituka until at least 17 April after the loose forward was given a three-week suspension for his red card against Racing 92.