Patrick Lambie facts for kids
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| Full name | Patrick Jonathan Lambie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 17 October 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (13 st 10 lb; 192 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Clifton School, Michaelhouse |
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| Notable relative(s) | Nic Labuschagne (grandfather) Peter Brown Gordon Brown |
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| Occupation(s) | Rugby player | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Patrick Jonathan Lambie (born 17 October 1990) is a former professional rugby union player from South Africa. He played for Racing 92 in France's Top 14 league. Patrick had to stop playing rugby in January 2019 because of many concussions he had during his career.
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Growing Up and School Rugby
Patrick Lambie went to Clifton Preparatory School in Durban. Later, he attended Michaelhouse from 2004 to 2008. He was a very good rugby player in school. He played for the South African Schools rugby team when he was in grade 11 and grade 12.
At Michaelhouse, Patrick was the head boy, which means he was the top student leader. He also captained both the rugby and cricket teams in his last year. He holds a British passport too.
His School Rugby Journey
Patrick wasn't a star rugby player when he was very young. But he really started to shine at Michaelhouse. He played for the top teams in all age groups: under-14, under-15, and under-16.
In 2007, Patrick joined Michaelhouse's first team as a fullback. He then played for the KZN team at Craven Week and for the S.A. Schools team. In 2008, as head boy, he again captained the first rugby and cricket teams. He played for KZN Craven Week and S.A. Schools again.
Patrick's teams at Michaelhouse won most of their games. They were even ranked among the top ten rugby schools in the country. He was the first player from Michaelhouse to become a Springbok rugby player in the school's 115-year history.
Starting His Professional Journey
Patrick is a versatile player, meaning he can play in different positions. He can play as a flyhalf, centre, or fullback. In 2009, he was the top points scorer in the ABSA U21 Currie Cup, even though he was only 18 for most of the year. He also played for the South Africa Under-20 team in 2010.
Joining the Sharks
Patrick joined the Sharks senior team in 2010 for the Super 14 season. He started as a fullback. Later, he moved to centre and then to flyhalf because of injuries to other players. He quickly made the flyhalf position his own.
Patrick was a key player when the Sharks won the Currie Cup in 2010. In the final match against Western Province, he scored two tries, three conversions, and three penalties. This helped the Sharks win 30–10. He was named "Man-of-the-Match" for his great performance in the final. He was also the second-highest point scorer in the Currie Cup that year.
In 2011, Patrick continued his strong performance in the 2011 Super Rugby season. He scored 193 points, including four tries. This set a new Sharks record for the most points scored by one player in a season. His excellent play helped the Sharks reach the Super Rugby playoffs.
Playing for the Springboks
Patrick was called up to play for South Africa (the Springboks) in 2010. His first game was against Ireland on 6 November 2010. He came on as a flyhalf in the second half and converted a try. He also played against the Barbarians team, but that was not an official international match.
International Highlights
During the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Patrick played as a fullback in all the group stage games and the quarter-final. He had a try disallowed in the quarter-final match, which the Springboks narrowly lost to Australia.
In 2012, Patrick continued to play well for the Sharks, scoring many points. His consistent performance led to his selection for the Springbok squad. He played as a reserve fullback and later as a starting flyhalf for the national team.
A memorable moment for Patrick was on 4 October 2014. He scored the winning penalty against the All Blacks (New Zealand). This ended their amazing 22-match unbeaten run. In November 2012, he was the Springbok fly-half and goal kicker for their tour to Britain and Ireland. He scored 11 points in each of the three test matches, totaling 33 points.
Patrick was recognized for his great play in 2012. He was nominated for the SARU Player of the Year award.
His Rugby Achievements
Patrick Lambie had a successful career with both his club and the national team.
- Sharks
- Currie Cup: 2010
- Currie Cup: 2013
Accolades and Awards
- SARU Young Player of the Year 2011
- South African Team of the year 2012
Why He Retired
Patrick Lambie announced his retirement from rugby on 19 January 2019. He made this difficult decision because of many concussions he had received during his career. This shows how serious head injuries can be in contact sports like rugby.
See also
In Spanish: Patrick Lambie para niños
