A missing persons case has been opened with local police services in Australia after it emerged Springboks winger Sbu Nkosi has been “absent without leave” for three weeks, with concerns for his safety growing
Last Updated: 03/12/22 7:18pm
South Africa’s Sbu Nkosi
Concerns are growing for South Africa rugby star Sbu Nkosi after it emerged he has been missing for three weeks.
The Bulls, Nkosi’s domestic club, released a statement revealing there had been no contact with the winger since November 11.They have now officially opened a missing persons case with local police after multiple failed efforts to get in touch with Nkosi.
“The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that Vodacom Bulls contracted player, Sbu Nkosi has been absent without leave for the past three weeks. Nkosi’s last known contact with any executive, management or playing squad member is Friday 11 November 2022,” the Bulls said in a statement.”After numerous failed attempts, which include but are not limited to phone calls, texts messages, calls to relatives, partner and close friends as well as four house visits to his known place of residence, the company took the decision to open a missing person case with the Brooklyn Police Station (which was subsequently transferred to Sunnyside Police Station), in Pretoria on Thursday 17 November 2022. This resulted from the grave worry and concern of everyone at Loftus as well as the need for the expert assistance of the South African Police Services.”We appreciate both the public and media interest in the matter, as we all share the same concerns about the player’s safety. However, we ask that you understand that we cannot make any further comments on the matter as it now sits with the South African Police Services.”Anyone with further information about the whereab …