André Joubert was South Africa’s first-choice fullback during the 1990s, earning 27 caps between 1989 and 1997 and nicknamed ‘The Rolls Royce of Fullbacks’ for his elegance and electric pace. He played a starring role in South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph, running in tries and covering the back field with instinctive brilliance. His ability to turn defence into breathtaking attack from deep inside his own half made him one of the most exciting fullbacks of his generation.
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