Ruben Schoeman

Built for the trenches of the loose forward battle, Ruben Schoeman is a flanker who makes his presence felt at the Lions. Born on 14 March 1996, he is a physically imposing forward whose game centres on robust tackling and a relentless engine at the breakdown. Schoeman thrives on the defensive side of the contest, providing the kind of consistent physicality that underpins a competitive forward pack. His work rate and willingness to compete for turnover ball make him a disruptive influence for opponents and a dependable figure in the Lions' back row. As a key member of the Johannesburg-based franchise's forwards, he offers leadership through effort, setting an example with his commitment in contact and his support play around the field. Schoeman's profile is that of a hard-grafting loose forward -- not always the headline act, but the type of player whose physical contribution is felt in every phase. For the Lions, he remains an important part of the forward effort.