Quick Facts
Biography
Norman Tsimba Nelson (born 10 August 1983) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the Griffons.
Career
Mighty Elephants / Eastern Province Kings
He played for the Mighty Elephants between 2006 and 2008, also representing the South African sevens rugby team in 2007.
In 2009, he moved to the SWD Eagles, but returned to play for the Eastern Province Kings in the 2010 Currie Cup First Division, where he finished joint top try scorer. He was named in the Kings wider training squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season, but was subsequently released to the Vodacom Cup squad.
Griffons
He joined Welkom-based side Griffons in 2013. He was a key member of their 2014 Currie Cup First Division-winning side. He played in the final and score a try shortly after half-time to help the Griffons win the match 23–21 to win their first trophy for six years.