Edrich Lubbe (rugby union)

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Edrich Lubbe
Birth nameJohan Martin Frederick Lubbe
Date of birth (1969-07-29) 29 July 1969 (age 52)
Place of birth Caledon, Western Cape
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
SchoolRobertson High School
University Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Flyhalf
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1991–1993 Western Province 14 ()
1994–1995 Free State Cheetahs 17 ()
1996–2001 Griquas 114 ()
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1997 Gauteng Lions 4 (22)
1998 Cats 6 (5)
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1997 South Africa 2 (17)

Johan Martin Frederick "Edrich" Lubbe (born 29 July 1969) is a South African former rugby union player. [1]

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Playing career

Lubbe matriculated at the Robertson High School and represented Boland at the annual Craven Week tournament in 1987. In 1990 he enrolled at the University of Stellenbosch and represented Maties on the rugby field. He made his senior provincial debut for Western Province in 1991 as the centre partner of Chester Williams. In 1994 he moved to the Free State Cheetahs and in 1996 to Griquas. [2]

Lubbe played two test matches for the Springboks. His debut was against Tonga at Newlands in 1997, following with the first test against the touring British Lions team, also at Newlands. [3]

Test history

No.OpponentsResults
(SA 1st)		PositionPointsDatesVenue
1.Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 74–10 Centre 14 (7 conversions)10 Jun 1997 Newlands, Cape Town
2.British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British Lions 16–25Centre3 (1 penalty)21 Jun 1997Newlands, Cape Town

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References

  1. ↑ "Edrich Lubbe". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  2. ↑ Van der Merwe, Floris (2007). Matieland is rugbyland, 1980-2006. Stellenbosch: SUN Press. pp. 170–171. ISBN   9781920109790. OCLC   190836768.
  3. ↑ Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. pp. 65, 70. ISBN   0958423148.
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