Hacjivah Dayimani

Hacjivah Graham Dayimani is a South African rugby union player for Racing 92 in the French Top 14. His regular position is number eight or flanker.

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Personal life

Dayimani is Jewish. He is the son of an Igbo Jewish Nigerian father and a Xhosa South African mother. His late father was a devout Jew who observed Shabbat, while his mother is a Sangoma. His surname means "diamond" in Xhosa while his first name was chosen because it is a combination of the Hebrew name "Akiva" and the Xhosa "Mpumelelo" which means 'achiever'.

Career

After several seasons with the Lions and the Stormers, in 2024 he signs in France for 2 seasons with the french club Racing 92.