He made his mark in the 2007 Rugby World Cup with tries against South Africa[1] and Samoa.

The oldest of three boys, Ngwenya first played rugby in Zimbabwe for the Mashonaland Club and for Vainona High School, from which he graduated in 2003.

Ngwenya was offered a one-month trial at Saracens in England's Guinness Premiership by new coach Eddie Jones.

However, he got a considerably better offer from Biarritz in France's Top 14, initially signing a two-year contract with them on 6 November 2007.

[3] Ngwenya also had a stellar year in the 2009–10 Top 14 season, starting in 21 games and winning 7 tries.