RJ Liebenberg
Quick Facts
Biography
RJ Liebenberg (born 11 December 1990 in Bethlehem) is a South African rugby union player who most recently played forGriquas. His regular position is eighth man or flanker.
Career
Youth and Varsity Cup rugby
Liebenberg started his career playing at youth level for theGriffons. 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 theGriffons U19 side in the 2008 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition.
He then moved to Johannesburg, where he played his rugby for theGolden Lions; at Under–19 level in 2009 and at Under–21 level in 2010 and 2011. He also played for university sideUJ in the 2012 and 2013 Varsity Cup competitions.
Golden Lions
His first class debut for theGolden Lions came in a compulsory friendly match against theFalcons 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 theGriquas squad for the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division. He made his debut for them in their 9–15 loss to theBlue Bulls.