Davon Raubenheimer

Davon Stephanus Raubenheimer (born 16 July 1984 in Knysna, South Africa) is a former professional rugby union rugby player. His regular playing position is flanker.

Davon Raubenheimer
Full nameDavon Stephanus Raubenheimer
Date of birth (1984-07-16) 16 July 1984
Place of birthKnysna, South Africa
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb; 254 lb)
SchoolKnysna Sec School
Pacaltsdorp Sec
Notable relative(s)Shaun Raubenheimer (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flank / Number Eight
Youth career
2003–2005 SWD Eagles
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2008 SWD Eagles 60 (25)
2009–2011 Griquas 56 (20)
2010–2012 Cheetahs 20 (10)
2012–2013 Free State XV 6 (0)
2012–2013 Free State Cheetahs 16 (0)
2013 → Griffons 5 (0)
2014–2018 SWD Eagles 53 (0)
Correct as of 13 July 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005 South Africa Under-21 3 (0)
2008 Emerging Springboks 2 (0)
2009 Royal XV 1 (0)
2009 South Africa (tour) 2 (0)
Correct as of 21 October 2013

Career

Raubenheimer hails from the Western Cape and began his senior career with his local team, the SWD Eagles. He made 60 appearances for the Eagles before heading north to join the Griquas. During his time in Kimberley, he was called up to the Cheetahs Super Rugby side and made his debut during the 2010 Super 14 season. He switched to the Free State Cheetahs for domestic competitions in 2012 and is a regular in the province's Vodacom Cup side.[1][2]

International

Raubenheimer was a member of the South Africa Under 21 side that won the 2005 Under 21 Rugby World Championship in Argentina and also the Emerging Springboks team that won the 2008 IRB Nations Cup in Romania. He was called up by the Springboks for their 2009 end-of-year tour of France, Italy, Ireland and England. He did not earn any full international caps on the tour, but he did play in 2 midweek tour matches.[1]

Honours

References
  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Davon Raubenheimer". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  2. "Davon Raubenheimer itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
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