Dylan Sjoblom

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Dylan Sjoblom
Born (2000-08-08) 8 August 2000 (age 25)
Nelspruit, South Africa
Height200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Bergvlam
University University of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position Lock
Current team Lions / Golden Lions
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023–2024 Griquas
2023 Stormers 1 (0)
2025– Golden Lions
2025– Lions 3 (0)
Correct as of 20 December 2025

Dylan Sjoblom (born 8 August 2000) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Lions and Golden Lions. His preferred position is lock. [1]

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Early career

Sjoblom was born in Nelspruit and attended the University of the Free State. [2] [3] He attended Hoërskool Bergvlam where he played cricket as well as rugby. [4]

Professional career

Sjoblom joined the Griquas ahead of the 2023 Currie Cup Premier Division, representing the side in the competition. [5] Following the competition, he went on loan to the Stormers, [6] and debuted for the side against the Leicester Tigers. [7] He returned to the Griquas in 2024, helping them win the 2024 SA Cup, although missed out in the final. [8] After playing for the Griquas in the 2024 Currie Cup, he again returned on loan to the Stormers, [9] before returning to the Griquas for the 2025 SA Cup. [10] He joined the Lions in June 2025, [11] representing the side in the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division. [12] He would then debut for the Lions in round one of the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship against Cardiff. [13]

References

  1. "Dylan Sjoblom". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  2. "Get to know your Griquas player - Dylan Sjoblom". DFA. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  3. "Stormers lock in Varsity Cup star". SA Rugby Magazine. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  4. "Schools cricket final goes down to the wire". The Citizen. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  5. "Griquas puts huge dent in Province play-off hopes". Rugby 365. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  6. "WP Rugby strike development agreement with Griquas". Stormers. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  7. "DHL Stormers face new frontier in Leicester". Stormers. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  8. "Griquas opt for continuity for the SA Cup final". OFM. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  9. "Stormers get reinforcements from Kimberley". Rugby365. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  10. "Griquas stick with winning formula for SA Cup final". OFM. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  11. "Former Bull crosses the Jukskei". SA Rugby Magazine. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  12. "De Aar's Horn to captain Lions in Currie Cup final". OFM. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  13. "Battle-hardened Lions ready to roar in URC opener against Cardiff". IOL. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.