Discovery today announced Springbok players Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jesse Kriel as its newest brand ambassadors, deepening the organisation’s long-standing partnership with South Africa’s most influential sporting talents. Both athletes are recognised for exceptional performance on the field, but also for the daily discipline, long-term mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement that reflect Discovery’s core purpose: to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.
A partnership rooted in purpose
“Welcoming Sacha and Jesse to Discovery is an extension of our belief in the power of positive behaviour change,” says Firoze Bhorat, Discovery Chief Marketing Officer.“Their careers are built on the same principles that underpin our shared-value model -consistency, resilience, smart choices, and the pursuit of better outcomes over time. They embody the values we stand for.”
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu joins as a Discovery Bank ambassador
Joining as a Discovery Bank’s ambassador, 24-year-old Feinberg-Mngomezulu has rapidly become one of world rugby’s most exciting talents. He was crowned as the 2025URC player of the Season at the SA Rugby Awards recently, adding to his title as Rugby Pass’ Player of the Year and his place on the World Rugby Dream Team of 2025. His breakout performance last year - including a record 37-point haul against Argentina- was the result of discipline, preparation, and an unwavering commitment to growth. As he continues his ascent from Western Province to the Stormers and into a full international career, Sacha represents a new generation of South Africans building strong futures through smart decisions, consistency, and ambition – the same behaviours Discovery Bank rewards and encourages every day. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says: “Joining the Discovery Bank family feels like a natural fit for me. For me, success has always been about what happens behind the scenes, it’s all the extra hours and the small, daily habits that eventually pay off on game day. I feel it’s about being consistent and thinking a few steps ahead, whether that’s how you prepare for a match or how you handle your future. I’m excited to be partof a team that values that kind of consistency and to show other young South Africansthat if you make the right moves today and stay committed to the process, you can buildsomething pretty incredible for yourself.”
Jesse Kriel joins as a Discovery Group ambassador
Kriel, who becomes an ambassador for Discovery Group, remains one of theSpringboks’ most reliable and high-performing players. Having contributed significantlyto South Africa’s 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup victories, he is known for hisprofessionalism, consistency, and ability to deliver under pressure.His longevity in such a demanding environment mirrors the long-term discipline requiredin health, financial planning, and personal wellbeing – themes that sit at the heart ofDiscovery’s purpose-driven model.Jesse Kriel says: “I am very proud to join Discovery as an ambassador. A brand thatchampions health, performance and living with purpose - values that guide everything Ido – a brand that I am excited to represent every day.”“With Sacha and Jesse alongside us, we’re amplifying a powerful message: that everySouth African has the potential to achieve better health, stronger finances, and greaterlife outcomes through positive behaviour,” adds Bhorat. “These two athletes live thevery principles we encourage – day by day, choice by choice.”Both players will support Discovery across campaigns focused on the organisation’spurpose, using their own journeys to inspire South Africans to make choices thatstrengthen their wellbeing today and shape better futures tomorrow.
