Name: Bandise Maku Position: Hooker Physical: 1.86m; 105kg Born: 24.07.86, King William’s Town Province: Golden Lions Provincial Caps: 77 (Career) Provincial Points: 20 (4t) Provincial Debut: 2006 v Cheetahs Super Rugby Caps: 33 (Career) Super Rugby Points: - Super Rugby Debut: 2008 v Chiefs Test Caps: 1 Test Points: - Test Debut: 2010 v Italy
Profile Paragraph: Maku made his debut for the Lions in 2011 after joining them from the Bulls. Maku is a specialist Hooker, who in times of crisis is adequately experience to help as a Losehead Prop. In his 5 years with the Bulls he played U19, U21, Currie Cup, Vodacom Cup and Super Rugby. He was part of the U21 South African World Cup squad in 2006, and impressed to such an extent that he played for the Emerging Boks in 2007 and 2009. In 2010 Maku made his debut for the Springboks playing against Italy. Maku contributed massively to the Lions during 2011 and it is only a matter of time before he again wears the green and gold representing his country.
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