“The Beast” Tendai Mtawarira Is Headed To Old Glory DC

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In the biggest move in Major League Rugby, Old Glory DC has signed Tendai “the Beast” Mtawarira to play for the 2020 season. Mtawarira, born in Zimbabwe spent his professional career playing for the Super Rugby Sharks in South Africa.

I really want to thank the whole Old Glory organization for making this happen,” said Mtawarira. “I can’t wait to make an impact on and off the field and help to contribute to making Old Glory the best team in this league.”

Old Glory owner Paul Sheehy said, “Tendai recently won the Rugby World Cup and has represented South Africa 117 times. To have a player of his stature decide to play for Old Glory in the Nation’s Capital is validation of all we have been working on. We are honored to have him join our team. This is a game-changer for Major League Rugby.”

Born in Zimbabwe, Mtawarira has spent his professional career playing for Super Rugby’s Sharks, based in Durban, South Africa. Learn more about DC’s newest athlete below!