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Robert Ebersohn

{{Short description|South African rugby union player}}

{{EngvarB|date=August 2013}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}

{{Infobox rugby biography

| name = Robert Ebersohn

| image = Ebersohn MHR.JPG

| caption = Ebersohn signing a rugby ball

| fullname = Robert Thompson Ebersohn

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|02|23|df=y}}

| birth_place = Bloemfontein, South Africa

| height = {{height|m=1.80}}

| weight = {{convert|87|kg|stlb lb|0|abbr=on}}

| nickname =

| occupation =

| school = Grey College, Bloemfontein

| university =

| relatives = Sias Ebersohn (twin brother)

| position = Centre

| currentclub = {{Rut|Cheetahs}} / {{Rut|Free State Cheetahs}}

| youthyears1 = 2005–2007

| youthclubs1 = {{Rut|Free State Cheetahs}}

| years1 = 2008–2013

| clubs1 = {{Rut|Free State Cheetahs}}

| apps1 = 72

| points1 = 55

| years2 = 2010–2013

| clubs2 = {{Rut|Cheetahs}}

| apps2 = 59

| points2 = 55

| years3 = 2013–2016

| clubs3 = {{Rut|Montpellier}}

| apps3 = 54

| points3 = 25

| years4 = 2016–2020

| clubs4 = {{Rut|Castres}}

| apps4 = 97

| points4 = 35

| years5 = 2020–2021

| clubs5 = {{Rut|Béziers}}

| apps5 = 24

| points5 = 5

| years6 = 2021–

| clubs6 = {{Rut|Free State Cheetahs}}

| apps6 = 10

| points6 = 5

| years7 = 2021–

| clubs7 = {{Rut|Cheetahs}}

| apps7 =

| points7 =

| amatyears1 = 2008

| amatteam1 = {{Rut|UFS Shimlas}}

| amatapps1 = 2

| amatpoints1 = 5

| repyears1 = 2007

| repteam1 = S.A. Schools

| repcaps1 =

| reppoints1 =

| repyears2 = 2008–2009

| repteam2 = South Africa U20

| repcaps2 = 10

| reppoints2 = 20

| repyears3 = 2008–2011

| repteam3 = Blitzbokke

| repcaps3 = 12

| reppoints3 =

| 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.{{cite web | url=http://www.espnscrum.com/southafrica/rugby/story/191081.html | title=Robert Ebersohn joining Montpellier | work=ESPN Scrum | date = 19 July 2013 | access-date=29 July 2013}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.citizen.co.za/citizen/content/en/citizen/local-sport?oid=204766&sn=Detail&pid=146836&Ebersohn-twins-the-stars-in-Cheetahs-campaign- |title=The Citizen Online | Ebersohn twins the stars in Cheetahs campaign - Local Sport |access-date=2015-06-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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- |archive-date=26 October 2012 |df=dmy-all }} Ebersohn twins the stars in Cheetahs campaignhttp://www.volksblad.com/Suid-Afrika/Tweeling-oortref-rugbypa-se-drome-20110415 Tweeling oortref rugby-pa se drome 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.http://www.rugby365.com/tournaments/cc/news/1045540.htm From Craven to Currie, Ebersohn style

They played side-by-side from school level to Super Rugby levelhttp://www.sarugby.com/2011/07/22/cheetahs-retain-ebersohn-twins/ SARugby.com: Cheetahs Retain Ebersohn Twinshttp://www.ruggaworld.com/2008/05/15/preview-vodacom-cup-final/ Preview: Vodacom Cup Final until Sias joined the Australian side of the Western Force in 2013 and Robert joined Montpellier a few months later.

Religion

Robert is a devoted Christian.{{Cite news |publisher=iAfrica |date=15 July 2009 |url=http://sport.iafrica.com/news/1799586.htm |title=Cheetahs look to Ebersohn |access-date=5 August 2009 }}{{Cite web |title=Cheers and all the best, Robert Ebersohn |url=http://www.blitzbokke.com/?p=2031 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708013438/http://www.blitzbokke.com/?p=2031 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=8 July 2011 |work=BlitzBokke.com |access-date=5 August 2009 }}

Squads

Robert Ebersohn was involved in the following squads:{{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=37903 | name=Robert Ebersohn | date=2 June 2016}}

Honours

  • 2015–16 European Rugby Challenge Cup : winner.{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/36267417|title=European Challenge Cup final: Harlequins 19-26 Montpellier|date=13 May 2016|work=BBC Sport|access-date=16 May 2016}}

References

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External links

  • [http://www.vodacomcheetahs.co.za/players.asp Cheetahs Profile]
  • {{SA Rugby Player Profile | id=37903 | name=Robert Ebersohn | date=2 June 2016}}
  • {{ESPNscrum|100172}}

{{Free State Cheetahs squad}}

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Category:South African rugby union players

Category:South African Christians

Category:1989 births

Category:Rugby union players from Bloemfontein

Category:Living people

Category:Cheetahs (rugby union) players

Category:Free State Cheetahs players

Category:Alumni of Grey College, Bloemfontein

Category:South African twins

Category:South Africa international rugby sevens players

Category:South Africa Under-20 international rugby union players

Category:Montpellier Hérault Rugby players

Category:Castres Olympique players

Category:AS Béziers Hérault players

Category:South African expatriate rugby union players in France

Category:21st-century South African sportsmen