FNB UWC’s Nicholas Chipanje has started this season’s FNB Varsity Shield with a bang, claiming the pink shorts after being rewarded as the FNB Player that Rocks after his side’s impressive 50-33 win over WSU last week Friday.
The second year BA student, specialising in politics, sociology and psychology represented Zimbabwe under-20 in 2020 and 2021, following in the footsteps of fellow Zimbabwean Tinotenda Mavesere who previously also played for FNB UWC and currently plays for the Sharks in provincial rugby.
The 23-year-old hailing from Buluwayo, attended prestigious boys school, Milton High School and was a multi-skilled athlete, doing athletics in high school alongside rugby. He threw at national level at discus and jumped and ran provincially at high jump and 400m.
His other passions are away from the sportsfield, however, with the lanky athlete dabbling in modeling and fashion design.
“I’m trying to get back into modeling and fashion design,” Chipanje said. “I used to do it with my sister, who owns a boutique in Harare.”
“Even now, I design clothes for my friends as well with denims and jeans.”
It’s no surprise then that former Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani, who has his own fashion line, is an inspiration for Chipanje.
“I like his style of play and what he does outside of rugby,” Chipanje said. “He redefined what rugby people must look like.
“He brings style into rugby which is cool.”
His two passions will meet as the pink shorts he will adorn in UWC’s next Varsity Shield clash will ensure some fashion touches the rugby field.
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