Name Reuben Johannes 2006–11 Western Province | Current club Pumas Weight 96 kg Playing position Height 1.84 m | |
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Full name Reuben Benjamin Johannes University University of Stellenbosch | ||
School(s) attended Paul Roos Gymnasium | ||
Reuben johannes
Reuben Benjamin Johannes (born 5 October 1990) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the Free State Cheetahs. His regular position is flanker.
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Career
He came through the youth system at Western Province, initially playing at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2006. Following the Under-18 Craven Week in 2008, he was also included in the South Africa Under-18 Elite Squad.
He played further games for the Under-19 and Under-21 teams and was included in Western Province's squad for the 2011 Vodacom Cup. He made his first class debut in the 56–9 victory over Namibian side Welwitschias. He made one additional appearance that season.
In 2012, he was once again included in the Vodacom Cup squad and made a further four appearances, scoring two tries. He was included in the squad for the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division, but failed to make any matchday squads.
At the end of 2012, South Africa Sevens manager Paul Treu called him into the squad for the 2012 Gold Coast Sevens leg of the 2012–13 IRB Sevens World Series.
He also represented Maties in the 2011 and 2013 Varsity Cup competitions.
Pumas
He joined Nelspruit-based side the Pumas for the 2016 season.