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.