Franco Mostert

Franco Mostert is a professional rugby union player known for his significant contributions as a lock and flanker. He has achieved success both internationally with the South Africa national team, the Springboks, and at the club level across various leagues. After making his debut for the Lions squad during the 2014 Super Rugby season in a 21–20 victory against the Cheetahs, Franco Mostert quickly established himself as a formidable lock and flanker in professional rugby union. His early career saw him contribute to the Blue Bulls from 2010 to 2011, and also play for UP Tuks in the Varsity Cup between 2010 and 2012.

In 2012, Mostert made 11 appearances for the Blue Bulls, scoring 10 points. Following a stint with the Golden Lions XV in 2013, he became a core player for the Lions, making 83 appearances and scoring 20 points between 2014 and 2018. Mostert’s professional journey expanded internationally during this period, with a move to Japan to play for the Ricoh Black Rams from 2016 to 2018, where he accumulated 16 appearances and 10 points. Concurrently, 2016 marked his crucial debut for the South Africa national team, the Springboks, where he rapidly became a key component of their international success.

Mostert also played a pivotal role in the Springboks’ victory in the 2025 Rugby Championship. Since 2020, Mostert has continued his club career in Japan, signing with the Honda Heat. By August 2022, he had made 66 appearances for the team, contributing 45 points. His sustained high-performance and critical role in both international and club rugby underscore his marketability as a top-tier athlete in the sport.