Robbie Fleck Bio

Robbie Fleck is considered by many to be one of the best players to wear Springbok colours. ‘Flekkie’ was a centre with astonishing pace and could unleash some devastating attacking play, which made him a fan favourite at both club and international level. 

Born in Cape Town, South Africa in July 1975, Robert (Robbie) Fleck began playing rugby during his school years at Cape Town’s Bishops College before eventually signing for provincial side Western Province in 1997. He remained with the team for six seasons, but in addition, had a spell with the Stormers playing in what was the Super 12.

With both these sides he made over 100 collective appearances and earned numerous honours including Currie Cup wins with Western Province in his debut season and in 2000 and 2001. Robbie Fleck also helped Stormers to several play-off appearances. In 2003 he left South Africa and headed over to the UK to join up with Bath Rugby. Here he played in the English Premiership for a number of seasons before eventually retiring from the game in 2004 due to injury.