Dylan Sjoblom
| Born | 8 August 2000 Nelspruit, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hoërskool Bergvlam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of the Free State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dylan Sjoblom (born 8 August 2000) is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Lions and Golden Lions. His preferred position is lock.[1]
Early career
Sjoblom was born in Nelspruit and attended the University of the Free State.[2][3] He attended Hoërskool Bergvlam where he played cricket as well as rugby.[4]
Professional career
Sjoblom joined the Griquas ahead of the 2023 Currie Cup Premier Division, representing the side in the competition.[5] Following the competition, he went on loan to the Stormers,[6] and debuted for the side against the Leicester Tigers.[7] He returned to the Griquas in 2024, helping them win the 2024 SA Cup, although missed out in the final.[8] After playing for the Griquas in the 2024 Currie Cup, he again returned on loan to the Stormers,[9] before returning to the Griquas for the 2025 SA Cup.[10] He joined the Lions in June 2025,[11] representing the side in the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division.[12] He would then debut for the Lions in round one of the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship against Cardiff.[13]
References
- ^ "Dylan Sjoblom". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Get to know your Griquas player - Dylan Sjoblom". DFA. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Stormers lock in Varsity Cup star". SA Rugby Magazine. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Schools cricket final goes down to the wire". The Citizen. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Griquas puts huge dent in Province play-off hopes". Rugby 365. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "WP Rugby strike development agreement with Griquas". Stormers. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "DHL Stormers face new frontier in Leicester". Stormers. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Griquas opt for continuity for the SA Cup final". OFM. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Stormers get reinforcements from Kimberley". Rugby365. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Griquas stick with winning formula for SA Cup final". OFM. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Former Bull crosses the Jukskei". SA Rugby Magazine. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "De Aar's Horn to captain Lions in Currie Cup final". OFM. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Battle-hardened Lions ready to roar in URC opener against Cardiff". IOL. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.