| Intro | South African rugby union player |
| Is |
Athlete Rugby union player |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
22 February 1989, Bloemfontein |
| Age | 31 years |
| Star sign | Pisces |
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.
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. 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.
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.
Religion
Robert is also a devoted Christian.
Squads
Robert Ebersohn was involved in the following squads:
- 2013
- Toyota Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup)
- Toyota Cheetahs (Super Rugby)
- Springboks (2013 mid-year rugby union tests)
- 2012
- Toyota Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup) – Captain
- Toyota Cheetahs (Super Rugby)
- 2011
- Toyota Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup)
- Toyota Cheetahs (Super Rugby)
- Springbok Sevens (IRB Sevens World Series)
- 2010
- Vodacom Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup)
- Vodacom Cheetahs (Super Rugby)
- Vodacom Free State Cheetahs (Vodacom Cup)
- 2009
- Vodacom Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup)
- South Africa (IRB Junior World Championship) – Captain
- Springbok Sevens (Rugby World Cup Sevens)
- Springbok Sevens (IRB Sevens World Series)
- 2008
- Springbok Sevens (IRB Sevens World Series)
- South Africa (IRB Junior World Championship)
- Vodacom Free State Cheetahs (Currie Cup)
- Vodacom Free State Cheetahs (Vodacom Cup)
- Shimlas (FNB Varsity Cup)
- 2007
- Free State U/19 (ABSA U/19 Competition)
- SA Schools (SA 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)
- “SA Rugby Player Profile – Robert Ebersohn”. South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
Honours
- 2015–16 European Rugby Challenge Cup : winner.
- “European Challenge Cup final: Harlequins 19-26 Montpellier”. BBC Sport. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.