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Sanmarie Visser
GD, GK
South African versatile defender Sanmarie Visser will be back in pink in 2027, joining the Thunderbirds’ list as a familiar face at the club.
Visser became Thunderbird #112 in Round 4 of 2025 following Shamera Sterling-Humphrey’s pregnancy announcement.
On debut, the 22-year-old played almost the entire 60 minutes, picking up 3 gains and 5 deflections.
Following Sterling-Humphrey’s return from maternity leave, Visser joined the Leeds Rhinos in the UK Superleague.
She made 12 appearances for the Rhinos and recorded 50 gains, 49 deflections and 18 intercepts. Post-season, Visser and was named Players’ Player of the Year and Fans’ Player of the Year.
Visser most recently represented South Africa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.