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 stopped playing rugby in January 2019 because of several head injuries he received during his career.
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Early Life and School Rugby
Patrick Lambie grew up in Durban, South Africa. He went to Clifton Preparatory and then to Michaelhouse from 2004 to 2008. He was a very talented athlete. He played rugby for the South African Schools team when he was in both grade 11 and grade 12.
At Michaelhouse, Patrick was the head boy, which is a top leadership role. He also captained both the rugby and cricket teams in his final year. He was known for his strong leadership and skill on the field.
Rugby Career Highlights
Patrick Lambie was a versatile rugby player. He could play in different positions like flyhalf, centre, and fullback. He was excellent at scoring points. In 2009, he was the top points scorer in the ABSA Under-21 Currie Cup, even though he was only 18 for most of the season.
He also represented South Africa at the Under-20 level. He played as the main fullback for the team during the 2010 Under-20 World Cup in Argentina.
Joining the Sharks
Patrick joined the senior Sharks team in 2010. He started playing as a fullback. Later, he moved to centre and then to flyhalf. He quickly became a key player for the Sharks. In 2010, he helped the Sharks win the Currie Cup. He scored many points in the final match, earning him the "Man-of-the-Match" award. He was also the second-highest point scorer in the entire Currie Cup that year.
Playing for the Springboks
Patrick was called up to play for the senior South African national team, known as the Springboks, in 2010. He made his first appearance against Ireland in November 2010. He continued to play for the Springboks in many important matches.
In 2011, Patrick had a great 2011 Super Rugby season with the Sharks. He scored a lot of points and helped his team reach the playoffs. His strong performance earned him a spot in the Springbok squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. During the World Cup, he played as a fullback in all the group games and the quarter-final.
Success and Injuries
In the 2012 Super Rugby season, Patrick continued to be a top player for the Sharks. He scored many points and helped his team reach the final. However, he also faced some injuries, including a hand injury and concussions, which caused him to miss some games.
Later in 2012, he played in the Currie Cup Tournament for the Sharks. He was a crucial player, helping them reach the final. He was also selected for the Springbok team's tour to Britain and Ireland. He scored many points in these international matches. His excellent play in 2012 led to him being nominated for the SARU Player of the Year award.
A memorable moment for Patrick was on 4 October 2014. He scored the winning penalty kick against the All Blacks (New Zealand's national team). This win ended their impressive 22-match unbeaten streak.
Retirement from Rugby
Patrick Lambie announced his retirement from professional rugby on 19 January 2019. This difficult decision was made due to the many concussions he had experienced during his playing career.
Honours
- Sharks
- Currie Cup: 2010
- Currie Cup: 2013
Accolades
- SARU Young Player of the Year 2011
- South African Team of the year 2012
See also
In Spanish: Patrick Lambie para niños
