Edrich Lubbe (rugby union)

Johan Martin Frederick "Edrich" Lubbe (born 29 July 1969) is a South African former rugby union player.^[1]

Edrich Lubbe

Birth name	Johan Martin Frederick Lubbe
Date of birth	(1969-07-29) 29 July 1969 (age 56)
Place of birth	Caledon, Western Cape
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	90 kg (198 lb)
School	Robertson High School
University	Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Flyhalf Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1991–1993 Western Province 14 () 1994–1995 Free State Cheetahs 17 () 1996–2001 Griquas 114 () Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 1997 Gauteng Lions 4 (22) 1998 Cats 6 (5) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1997 South Africa 2 (17)

Playing career

Lubbe matriculated at the Robertson High School and represented Boland at the annual Craven Week tournament in 1987. In 1990 he enrolled at the University of Stellenbosch and represented Maties on the rugby field. He made his senior provincial debut for Western Province in 1991 as the centre partner of Chester Williams. In 1994 he moved to the Free State Cheetahs and in 1996 to Griquas.^[2]

Lubbe played two test matches for the Springboks. His debut was against Tonga at Newlands in 1997, following with the first test against the touring British Lions team, also at Newlands.^[3]

Test history

No.	Opponents	Results (SA 1st)	Position	Points	Dates	Venue
1.	Tonga	74–10	Centre	14 (7 conversions)	10 Jun 1997	Newlands, Cape Town
2.	British Lions	16–25	Centre	3 (1 penalty)	21 Jun 1997	Newlands, Cape Town

See also

• List of South Africa national rugby union players – Springbok no. 650