Former South Africa women’s captain Lusanda Dumke has died at the age of 29 after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.

The back row won 33 Test caps, captaining South Africa three times.

She also captained domestic side Bull Daisies and led them to a historic three consecutive Women’s Premier Division titles.

Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, said Dumke was “a symbol of courage, leadership, and resilience far beyond her years”.