Robert Ebersohn
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert Thompson Ebersohn | ||
Born | Bloemfontein, South Africa |
23 February 1989 ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 87 kg (13 st 10 lb) | ||
School(s) attended | Grey College, Bloemfontein | ||
Relatives | Sias Ebersohn (twin brother) | ||
Club information | |||
Playing position | Centre | ||
Current club | Castres | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–07 | Free State Cheetahs | ||
Amateur team(s) | |||
Years | Team | ||
2008 | UFS Shimlas | 2 | (5) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Pts)† |
2008–13 | Free State Cheetahs | 72 | (55) |
2010–13 | Cheetahs | 59 | (55) |
2013–16 | Montpellier | 28 | (15) |
2016– | Castres | 0 | (0) |
Representative team(s)‡ | |||
2007 | S.A. Schools | () | |
2008–09 | South Africa U20 | 10 | (20) |
2008–11 | Blitzbokke | 12 | () |
* Senior club appearances and points correct as of 9 May 2015. |
Robert Thompson Ebersohn (born 23 February 1989 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) is a rugby union and Sevens player from South Africa. He has played for the Springboks Sevens, South Africa Under 20 and made his Super 14 debut for the Toyota Cheetahs in 2010. When participating in the 15-man format of rugby, his preferred position is centre although he has been employed as a fullback on various occasions.
Ebersohn has made over 100 appearances for the Cheetahs in all competitions. However, it was announced that he would leave Bloemfontein at the end of the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division season and join French side Montpellier for the 2013–14 Top 14 season.[1]
Ebersohn Twins
The Ebersohn twins (Robert and Sias) are the sons of Tiaan Ebersohn, a center who played for the Free State and Western Province.[2][3] The twins were born and raised in Bloemfontein, South Africa and schooled at Grey College. Here they climbed the ranks and eventually presented the Free State schools team at the national Coca Cola Craven Week. Fame came fast as they were chosen to present South Africa at the IRB Junior World Championship. Both players were quickly grabbed into the Free State Cheetahs rugby squad.[4] They played side-by-side from school level to Super Rugby level[2][5][6] until Sias joined Australian side the Western Force in 2013 and Robert joined Montpellier a few months later.
Religion
Robert is also a devoted Christian.[7][8]
Squads
Robert Ebersohn was involved in the following squads:[9]
- 2013
- 2012
- Toyota Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup) – Captain
- Toyota Cheetahs (Super Rugby)
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- Free State U/19 (ABSA U/19 Competition)
- SA Schools (SA Schools)
- Free State (U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week)
- 2006
- 2005
- Free State (U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week)
Honours
- 2015–16 European Rugby Challenge Cup : winner.[10]
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.citizen.co.za/citizen/content/en/citizen/local-sport?oid=204766&sn=Detail&pid=146836&Ebersohn-twins-the-stars-in-Cheetahs-campaign- Ebersohn twins the stars in Cheetahs campaign
- ↑ http://www.volksblad.com/Suid-Afrika/Tweeling-oortref-rugbypa-se-drome-20110415 Tweeling oortref rugby-pa se drome
- ↑ http://www.rugby365.com/tournaments/cc/news/1045540.htm From Craven to Currie, Ebersohn style
- ↑ http://www.sarugby.com/2011/07/22/cheetahs-retain-ebersohn-twins/ SARugby.com: Cheetahs Retain Ebersohn Twins
- ↑ http://www.ruggaworld.com/2008/05/15/preview-vodacom-cup-final/ Preview: Vodacom Cup Final
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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- ↑ http://www.sarugby.net/index.php?option=com_players&view=player&id=37903 SA Rugby: Official Profile of Robert Ebersohn
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
External links
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- EngvarB from August 2013
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- Pages with broken file links
- South African rugby union players
- South African Christians
- 1989 births
- Sportspeople from Bloemfontein
- Living people
- Central Cheetahs players
- Free State Cheetahs players
- Alumni of Grey College, Bloemfontein
- Twin people from South Africa
- Twin sportspeople
- South Africa international rugby union (sevens) players
- South Africa Under-20 international rugby union players