| Date of birth | May 13, 1987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Nelson, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 110 kg (17 st 5 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Lock | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2010 2011 2011- |
Canterbury Otago Glasgow Warriors |
9 9 |
(0) (5) |
Rob Verbakel (born 13 May 1987 in Nelson, New Zealand) is a rugby union footballer who plays as a lock for the Glasgow Warriors after signing from Otago in 2011.
A late starter to rugby, Verbakel only started playing at university at age 19. [1] However, he quickly showed his talent and after only 3 years of playing at lock was selected to the Canterbury squad for the 2010 ITM Cup, making 9 appearances.
For the 2011 ITM Cup, Verbakel transferred to Otago. He made his debut in the season-opener against North Harbour, coming off the bench for the 2nd half and scoring his first provincial try.