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Mercedes-AMG and Springbok rugby stars Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi teamed up to deliver the ultimate in performance, and were announced as ambassadors for Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
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Sharks and Springbok rugby player, Lukhanyo Am, has invested in a Nashua franchise in Gqeberha, in line with his passion for helping to uplift communities through sports and technology.
Born on November 28, 1993, in King Williams Town, Lukhanyo Am began his rugby journey at the Gladiators Rugby Academy in Margate. His early career saw him join the Border Bulldogs Under-19 squad, which achieved promotion to Division A of the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship. He made his senior debut with the Border Bulldogs in the 2013 Vodacom Cup against Western Province. After a stint with Saracens as part of an exchange program, Am’s talent led him to the Southern Kings for the 2016 Super Rugby season, marking a significant step in his professional progression.
Am’s career truly flourished upon joining the Sharks, where he played a pivotal role in their Super Rugby campaigns, contributing to their quarter-final appearances in 2017, 2018, and 2019. His leadership qualities were recognized when he was appointed captain of the Sharks for the 2020 Super Rugby season. Internationally, Am made his mark with the South African ‘A’ squad in 2016 and debuted for the Springboks in 2017. He became instrumental in the Springboks’ success, notably winning the 2019 Rugby Championship and playing a central role in their victory at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, where his pass led to a historic try for Makazole Mapimpi in the final against England.
His influence continued in the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour, where he captained the South Africa ‘A’ team to victory in a warm-up match and contributed to the Springboks’ series win. Am was also part of the victorious 2023 Rugby World Cup squad in France, initially due to injury but later called up as a replacement. His achievements include multiple Rugby Championship titles, two Rugby World Cup victories, and a European Professional Club Rugby Challenge Cup win with the Sharks in the 2023–24 season, solidifying his status as a decorated player in international rugby.
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