Robert Ebersohn

Education

Grey College.

Career

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.

The Ebersohn twins (Robert and Sias) are the sons of Tiaan Ebersohn, a center who played for the Free State and Western Province.

Robert is also a devoted Christian. Robert Ebersohn was involved in the following squads: Toyota Cheetahs (Super Rugby) Springboks (2013 mid-year rugby union tests) Toyota Cheetahs (Super Rugby) Toyota Cheetahs (Super Rugby) Springbok Sevens (Institutional Review Board Sevens World Series) Vodacom Cheetahs (Super Rugby) Vodacom Free State Cheetahs (Vodacom Cup) South Africa (Institutional Review Board Junior World Championship) – Captain Springbok Sevens (Rugby World Cup Sevens) Springbok Sevens (Institutional Review Board Sevens World Series) 2008 Springbok Sevens (Institutional Review Board Sevens World Series) South Africa (Institutional Review Board Junior World Championship) Vodacom Free State Cheetahs (Vodacom Cup) Shimlas (FNB Varsity Cup) 2007 Free State University/19 (ABSA U/19 Competition) Société Anonyme Schools (Société Anonyme Schools) Free State (U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week) 2006 Free State (U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week) 2005 Free State (U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week).

Achievements

• The Ebersohn twins (Robert and Sias) are the sons of Tiaan Ebersohn, a center who played for the Free State and Western Province. 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 Institutional Review Board Junior World Championship. Both players were quickly grabbed into the Free State Cheetahs rugby squad. They played side-by-side from school level to Super Rugby level until Sias joined Australian side the Western Force in 2013 and Robert joined Montpellier a few months later.