Marthinus Grobler (born c. 1967), is a Zimbabwean rugby union player who played as fly-half.

Marthinus Grobler
Date of birth1967 (age 56–57)
Place of birthSouth Rhodesia
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
198?-1994 Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987-1994 Zimbabwe 3 (4)

Career edit

At club level, Grobler played for Birmingham Moseley.[1] He also represented Zimbabwe at the 1987 Rugby World Cup, being first capped in the pool stage match against Scotland.[2] In the tournament, he scored 7 penalties and converted 2 tries, with 25 points in aggregate.[3] His last cap was during the test match against Ivory Coast in Casablanca on 18 June 1994, earning 7 caps and 25 points in his overall career.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Handley, Ashley (15 August 2019). "Internationals". Moseley Rugby. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Rejuvenated Scottish pack paves way for convincing win over Zimbabwe". The Guardian. 23 May 1988. p. 15. Retrieved 9 April 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Marthinus Grobler". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 9 April 2021.