Robert Ebersohn Explained

Robert Ebersohn
Fullname:Robert Thompson Ebersohn
Birth Date:23 February 1989
Birth Place:Bloemfontein, South Africa
Weight:870NaN0
School:Grey College, Bloemfontein
Relatives:Sias Ebersohn (twin brother)
Position:Centre
Currentclub: /
Youthyears1:2005–2007
Years1:2008–2013
Apps1:72
Points1:55
Years2:2010–2013
Apps2:59
Points2:55
Years3:2013–2016
Apps3:54
Points3:25
Years4:2016–2020
Apps4:97
Points4:35
Years5:2020–2021
Apps5:24
Points5:5
Years6:2021–
Apps6:10
Points6:5
Years7:2021–
Amatyears1:2008
Amatapps1:2
Amatpoints1:5
Repyears1:2007
Repteam1:S.A. Schools
Repyears2:2008–2009
Repteam2:South Africa U20
Repcaps2:10
Reppoints2:20
Repyears3:2008–2011
Repteam3:Blitzbokke
Repcaps3:12
Clubupdate:10 July 2022
Repupdate:26 July 2013

Robert Thompson Ebersohn (born 23 February 1989) is a rugby union and Sevens professional player from South Africa. He has played for the Springboks Sevens, South Africa Under 20 and made his Super 14 debut for the 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. He has one caps for the boks. 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 a devoted Christian.[7] [8]

Squads

Robert Ebersohn was involved in the following squads:

Honours

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Ebersohn joining Montpellier . ESPN Scrum . 19 July 2013 . 29 July 2013.
  2. Web site: The Citizen Online | Ebersohn twins the stars in Cheetahs campaign - Local Sport . 2015-06-26 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121026065142/http://www.citizen.co.za/citizen/content/en/citizen/local-sport?oid=204766&sn=Detail&pid=146836&Ebersohn-twins-the-stars-in-Cheetahs-campaign- . 26 October 2012 . dmy-all . Ebersohn twins the stars in Cheetahs campaign
  3. http://www.volksblad.com/Suid-Afrika/Tweeling-oortref-rugbypa-se-drome-20110415 Tweeling oortref rugby-pa se drome
  4. http://www.rugby365.com/tournaments/cc/news/1045540.htm From Craven to Currie, Ebersohn style
  5. http://www.sarugby.com/2011/07/22/cheetahs-retain-ebersohn-twins/ SARugby.com: Cheetahs Retain Ebersohn Twins
  6. http://www.ruggaworld.com/2008/05/15/preview-vodacom-cup-final/ Preview: Vodacom Cup Final
  7. News: iAfrica . 15 July 2009 . Cheetahs look to Ebersohn . 5 August 2009 .
  8. Web site: Cheers and all the best, Robert Ebersohn . BlitzBokke.com . 5 August 2009 .
  9. Web site: European Challenge Cup final: Harlequins 19-26 Montpellier. 13 May 2016. BBC Sport. 16 May 2016.