Joubert
André Joubert is a former rugby union player and the South African is considered to be one of the best full backs of all time.
André Joubert Bio
André Joubert is fondly remembered as the ‘Rolls-Royce of Fullbacks’ with his electric pace, exceptional abilities and high point scoring. The now retired South African played rugby union at both club and country level, and in addition to his complimentary nickname, is considered to be up there with the all-time greats.
Born in Ladysmith, South Africa in April 1964, André Joubert started his rugby union career as a student at the University of Free State, playing for the club of the same name (now the Free State Cheetahs) back in 1986. It was here that he honed his abilities and became one of the side’s best players. This was enough to get him noticed by Sharks (at the time Natal) and he signed for them 1992.
André Joubert would remain with the South African side until 1999, playing in both the Currie Cup and what was the Super 12 when it formed in 1996. He would go on to win numerous titles and trophies in this period, being the first-choice full back for the club. By the time he played his final competitive domestic match in 1999, André Joubert had made over 200 appearances, scored over 1,000 points, earned countless ‘Man of the Match’ awards and won three Currie Cups in 1992, 95 and 96 respectively.
On the international stage, André Joubert saw similar levels of success. He made his debut for the Springboks in 1989 at age 25 and went on to play 34 times in the green and gold, his final game coming in 1997. He is perhaps best remembered on the global stage for his part in helping South Africa win the Rugby World Cup in 1995, turning out an impressive performance in the final while playing with a broken hand.
André Joubert also played for the South African Barbarians in 1992 and played in the Sevens from 1992-1994. His abilities and exceptional performances were also rewarded when he was named the South African ‘Player of the Year’ in 1996.
Today, André Joubert occasionally provides punditry on South African rugby union, but also is the owner of an office automation and technology company called 3C Technology.
