RJ Liebenberg (born 11 December 1990 in Bethlehem) is a South African

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player who most recently played for . His regular position is eighth man or flanker.

Career

Youth and Varsity Cup rugby

Liebenberg started his career playing at youth level for the . He represented them at the Under–16 Grant Khomo Week in 2006, as well as the Under–18

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tournaments in 2007 and 2008 before playing for the side in the 2008 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition. He then moved to

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, where he played his rugby for the ; at Under–19 level in 2009 and at Under–21 level in 2010 and 2011. He also played for university side in the

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and

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competitions.

Golden Lions

His first class debut for the came in a compulsory friendly match against the prior to the

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, 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 squad for the

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. He made his debut for them in their 9–15 loss to the .

References

South African rugby union players Living people 1990 births Rugby union players from Bethlehem, Free State Golden Lions players Griquas (rugby union) players Rugby union flankers {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub