Aphelele Onke Okuhle Fassi (born 23 January 1998) is a South African professional rugby union player for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and the Currie Cup.

His professional career began in 2018 with the Natal Sharks in the Currie Cup.

[2][3] He was praised for his speed and technique and won the championship in his first season.

[4] In June 2021, Aphelele Fassi was selected for the first time with the Springboks by Jacques Nienaber to prepare for the British Lions' tour of South Africa.

[9] After this promising first international season, he is elected best young South African player for the year 2021.