Hacjivah Graham Dayimani (born 23 September 1997) is a South African rugby union player for Racing 92 in the French Top 14 .[1] His regular position is number eight or flanker.
Personal life
Dayimani is Jewish. He is the son of an Igbo Jewish Nigerian father and a Xhosa South African mother. His late father was a devout Jew who observed Shabbat, while his mother is a Sangoma (a traditional African healer). His surname means "diamond" in Xhosa while his first name was chosen because it is a combination of the Hebrew name "Akiva" and the Xhosa "Mpumelelo" which means 'achiever'.[2][3]
Career
After several seasons with the Lions and the Stormers, in 2024 he signs in France for 2 seasons with the french club Racing 92.[4]
References
- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Hacjivah Dayimani". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Hacjivah more than a raw diamond". The JC. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Dayimani is his own man". SA Rugby Mag. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ L'Équipe, Hacjivah Dayimani en approche au Racing 92[1]
External links
- Hacjivah Dayimani at European Professional Club Rugby
- Hacjivah Dayimani at ItsRugby.co.uk
