Thaakir Abrahams
Thaakir Abrahams | |
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| Born | January 10, 2000 South Africa |
| Occupation | Professional rugby union player |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Playing as wing or fullback for Munster Rugby |
Thaakir Abrahams (born 10 January 2000) is a professional rugby union athlete from South Africa, currently playing for Munster Rugby. He primarily operates as a wing or fullback.
Sharks
Abrahams was named in the Sharks roster for the 2020 Super Rugby season and the Super Rugby Unlocked competition. He made his first appearance in the opening round of Super Rugby Unlocked against the .
Lyon
Prior to the 2023/24 Top 14 campaign, Abrahams transferred to Lyon. During their Champions Cup run, he featured in four out of five matches and crossed the try line five times.
Munster
On 29 May 2024, Abrahams committed to a two-year deal with Munster, starting from the 2024-25 season. His competitive debut came in Munster’s opening fixture of the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship versus Connacht. Unfortunately, a thigh injury soon after caused him to miss several weeks. After recovering, he registered his first try for Munster in a 17-10 win over the South African side Lions on 30 November 2024.
Abrahams celebrated his Champions Cup debut by scoring a try and earning Player of the Match accolades during Munster’s 33-7 triumph over Stade Francais on 7 December 2024. He played a pivotal role in Munster’s Round of 16 success against La Rochelle on 7 April 2025, where he initiated a crucial line break that led to a try by Craig Casey.
In Round 15 of the URC, Abrahams was responsible for Munster’s only try in a tight 13-16 defeat to the Bulls. Additionally, he helped secure Munster’s place in the playoffs by scoring during their 30-21 bonus-point victory over Benetton at Musgrave Park.