| Full name | Robert Thompson Ebersohn | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 February 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb) | ||
| School | Grey College, Bloemfontein | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Outside Centre | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Shimlas | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Free State Cheetahs | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| South Africa | |||
Robert Thompson Ebersohn (b. 22 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 U20 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 outside centre although he has been employed as a fullback on various occasions. His twin brother, Sias, also plays for the Cheetahs and made his Super Rugby debut in 2011. Robert is also a devoted Christian.[1][2]
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The Ebersohn Twins (Robert and Sias) are the sons of Tiaan Ebersohn, a center who played for the Free State and Western Province.[3][4] 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 Afrca at the IRB Junior World Championship. Both players were quickly grabbed into the Free State Cheetahs rugby squad.[5]
They consider themselves a package deal, as they've been playing side-by-side from school level.[6][7][8]
Robert Ebersohn was involved in the following squads:[9]
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