RJ Liebenberg
South African rugby union footballer
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| Intro | South African rugby union footballer | |
| Places | South Africa | |
| is | Athlete Rugby union player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 11 December 1990, Bethlehem, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, South Africa | |
| Age | 34 years | |
| Star sign | Sagittarius |
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Biography
RJ Liebenberg (born 11 December 1990 in Bethlehem) is a South African rugby union player who most recently played for Griquas. His regular position is eighth man or flanker.
Career
Youth and Varsity Cup rugby
Liebenberg started his career playing at youth level for the Griffons. He represented them at the Under–16 Grant Khomo Week in 2006, as well as the Under–18 Craven Week tournaments in 2007 and 2008 before playing for the Griffons U19 side in the 2008 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition.
He then moved to Johannesburg, where he played his rugby for the Golden Lions; at Under–19 level in 2009 and at Under–21 level in 2010 and 2011. He also played for university side UJ in the 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup competitions.
Golden Lions
His first class debut for the Golden Lions came in a compulsory friendly match against the Falcons prior to the 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division, which turned out to be his only appearance for the team.
Griquas
His performances in the 2013 Varsity Cup resulted in him being called into the Griquas squad for the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division. He made his debut for them in their 9–15 loss to the Blue Bulls.