Reuben Johannes
Reuben Benjamin Johannes (born 5 October 1990) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the Pumas in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge.[1] His regular position is flanker.
| Full name | Reuben Benjamin Johannes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 October 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bellville, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Paul Roos Gymnasium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Stellenbosch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
He came through the youth system at Western Province, initially playing at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2006. Following the Under-18 Craven Week in 2008, he was also included in the South Africa Under-18 Elite Squad.[1]
He played further games for the Under-19 and Under-21 teams and was included in Western Province's squad for the 2011 Vodacom Cup. He made his first class debut in the 56–9 victory over Namibian side Welwitschias.[2] He made one additional appearance that season.
In 2012, he was once again included in the Vodacom Cup squad and made a further four appearances, scoring two tries. He was included in the squad for the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division, but failed to make any matchday squads.
At the end of 2012, South Africa Sevens manager Paul Treu called him into the squad for the 2012 Gold Coast Sevens leg of the 2012–13 IRB Sevens World Series.[3]
He also represented Maties in the 2011 and 2013 Varsity Cup competitions.
References
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Reuben Johannes". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – DHL Western Province 56-9 Welwitschias". South African Rugby Union. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- "Blitzbokke strong for Gold Coast Sevens". International Rugby Board. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- "Steval Pumas 2016 signings". Rugby15. 2 November 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.