{{Short description|South Africa international rugby union player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}} {{Infobox rugby biography | name = Brian Mujati | image = Brian Mujati 2010.jpg | caption = | birth_name = Brian Mujati | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|9|28}} | birth_place = Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | death_date = | death_place = | height = {{height|m=1.81}}<ref>{{cite web|url= http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/15916.html|title= Brian Vuyisile Mujati}}</ref> | weight = {{convert|118|kg|lb stlb|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/15916.html|title=Brian Vuyisile Mujati}}</ref> | ru_position = [[Rugby union positions#1. Loosehead prop & 3. Tighthead prop|Prop]] | amatyears1 = | amatteam1 = | ru_amupdate = | repteam1 = [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] | repyears1 = 2008 | repcaps1 = 12 | reppoints1 = 0 | ru_ntupdate = 17 May 2016 | superyears1 = 2007–2008 | superyears2 = 2009 | super1 = [[Lions (Super rugby franchise)|Lions]] | super2 = [[Stormers]] | superapps1 = 13 | superapps2 = 22 | superpoints1 = 0 | superpoints2 = 0 | super14update = | province1 = [[Golden Lions]] | province2 = [[Western Province (rugby team)|Western Province]] | provinceyears1 = 2006–2008 | provinceyears2 = 2008 | provinceapps1 = 7 | provinceapps2 = 4 | provincepoints1 = 0 | provincepoints2 = 0 | ru_provinceupdate = | years1 = 2009–2013 | years2 = 2013–2015 | years3 = 2015–2017 | years4 = 2017–2018 | clubs1 = [[Northampton Saints]] | clubs2 = [[Racing 92]] | clubs3 = [[Sale Sharks]] | clubs4 = [[Ospreys (rugby union)|Ospreys]] | apps1 = 110 | apps2 = 55 | apps3 = 35 | apps4 = 7 | points1 = 50 | points2 = 0 | points3 = 25 | points4 = 0 | ru_clubupdate = 8 May 2017 | ru_currentclub = | other = | occupation = | family = | spouse = | children = | relatives = | school = [[Peterhouse Boys' School]] | university = }}
'''Brian Mujati''' (born 28 September 1984 in [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]]) is a Zimbabwean-born retired South African [[rugby union]] player who played as a [[Prop (rugby union)|prop]].
He started off his career with the [[Lions (Super rugby franchise)|Lions]] in the [[Super Rugby|Super 14]] competition, then he joined the [[Stormers]] for the start of the 2008 season before joining the [[Northampton Saints|Saints]]. He went to [[Peterhouse Boys' School]] in Marondera in [[Zimbabwe]], along with the [[Sharks (Super rugby franchise)|Sharks]] and capped [[South Africa national rugby union team|Springbok]] [[Tendai Mtawarira]]. Despite having already played for the Springboks Mujati's test career was cut short when he was declared ineligible to play because he was not legally a South African citizen. He opted to join [[Northampton Saints]] to further pursue his rugby career. He is still a Zimbabwean citizen.
==Club career==
===Northampton Saints===
Mujati joined Saints in 2009 making his debut at Wembley Stadium. A second-half try for Mujati against Saracens helped the Saints reach the 2009-10 LV= Cup final and by the end of the campaign he was a regular sight on the first team field. The continuation of his fine form into 2010/11 was all the more impressive and he marked himself out as the cornerstone of a formidable Saints pack, featuring in every Premiership and Heineken Cup fixture. After confirming himself as Europe's premium tight-head and a fans favourite to boot, 'Mooj' was voted Players' Player of the Season and selected in the Sky Sports and ESPN Premiership Dream Team. He also finished second only to teammate Tom Wood in the Aviva Premiership Player of the Season vote. Though Brian struggled to find consistency early in 2012/13, his run to form was timed perfectly and he would contribute a semi-final try as the Saints stormed to the Premiership Final at Twickenham.<ref>{{cite web|title=BRIAN MUJATI|url=http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U|website=salesharks.com|accessdate=17 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411180146/http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U|archive-date=11 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Racing 92===
On 27 November 2012, it was announced Mujati would leave [[Northampton Saints]] to join French club [[Racing 92]] for the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/20509718|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Brian Mujati to leave Northampton Saints for Racing Metro|date=27 November 2012}}</ref> Mujati spent two years at the French side. He amassed over 50 caps for the club before signing for the [[Sale Sharks]] on a two-year contract in September 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.salesharks.com/news/3479.php#.VfLNfntTIQ4|publisher=Sale Sharks|title=Mujati Signs For Sale Sharks|date=11 September 2015|access-date=11 September 2015|archive-date=20 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220154703/http://www.salesharks.com/news/3479.php#.VfLNfntTIQ4|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Sale Sharks===
Mujati made his Sale debut in October 2015 in a defeat to [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]]. He scored his first points for the club in a European Challenge Cup match against French side [[Section Paloise|Pau]].
===Ospreys===
In January 2017, Brian Mujati joined the Welsh Pro12 club Ospreys until the end of the season. On 25 February 2017, he made his debut for Ospreys against Glasgow Warriors in a 26–15 win. On 7 May 2017, Brian signed a contract extension, which was to see him stay at the Ospreys for a second season (2017–2018); however shortly into his second season at the Ospreys Mujati was forced to retire following a shoulder injury<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.enca.com/sport/rugby/former-springbok-prop-brian-mujati-to-hang-up-his-boots|work=ENCA.com|title=Former Springbok prop Brian Mujati to hang up his boots|date=13 November 2017}}</ref> .
==International career==
===South Africa=== Despite being Zimbabwean-born Mujati made 12 appearances for the Springboks during the 2008 season prior to leaving for Northampton in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=BRIAN MUJATI|url=http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U|website=salesharks.com|accessdate=17 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411180146/http://www.salesharks.com/rugby/profile-sharks.php?PlayId=75328#.Vzti2pMrK8U|archive-date=11 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Personal life== Away from the rugby pitch Brian has proved himself to be a vlogger, with a video channel on [[YouTube]] called 'The Life Of Brian'. He is married to Chenesai Mujati and together they have 3 children (2 daughters called Alexandra and Alannah as well as a son called Aaron) . Brian is also a keen brewer and has been making beer for several years.
==References== <references/>
https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/sport/springbok-dads-land-grab-causes-a-stir-403548
==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100927092049/http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/squad_profiles.php?player=75328&includeref=dynamic Northampton Saints RFC] *[https://twitter.com/mujatibrewing Brian on Twitter] *[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHhJcgQL4ABxdW-7FicM0A Brian's Youtube Channel] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20090705224748/http://www.thestormers.co.za/profiles.asp?id=143 Stormers] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080621043959/http://www.sarugby.com/news/PLayer/pid%3D866.html South Africa Rugby]
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