George Earle (rugby union)

George Earle (born 9 January 1987) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is lock.

George Earle
Birth nameGeorge Earle
Date of birth (1987-01-09) 9 January 1987
Place of birthDurban, South Africa
Height197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)
SchoolWestville Boys' High School
UniversityUNISA
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2009
2009
2010–2011
2011–2012
2012–2016
2016–2019
2019-
W. Province
Boland
Golden Lions
Griquas
Scarlets
Cardiff Blues
Colomiers
11
6
24
2
91
69
12
(0)
(0)
(5)
(0)
(5)
(5)
(0)
Correct as of 21 May 2020
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2011
2012
Lions
Cheetahs
8
12
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 16 July 2012

Earle represented the Cheetahs in Super Rugby and the Griquas in the Currie Cup having previously played for Western Province, Boland Cavaliers and the Golden Lions. In May 2012 he signed for the Welsh regional team the Scarlets for the 2012–2013 season.[1]

In 2016 Earle received an 8 week ban, following a red card for 'making contact with [the] eye' playing Bath in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Earle appealed the ban, but the committee upheld it.[2][3]

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