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Johan Momsen
Full nameJohannes Momsen
Date of birth (1995-08-21) 21 August 1995 (age 28)
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight113 kg (249 lb)
School Paarl Gimnasium
University University of Stellenbosch
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Houston Sabercats
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–18 University of Stellenbosch ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2023 Rugby ATL 57 (65)
2024- Houston SaberCats 4 (0)
Correct as of 27 March 2024
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2021 Griquas 22 (5)
Correct as of 27 December 2021

Johannes Momsen (born 21 August 1995) is a South African rugby union player for Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby (MLR).

He previously played for Griquas in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is lock.

Momsen made his Currie Cup debut for Griquas in July 2019, coming on as a replacement lock in their opening match of the 2019 season against the Sharks. [1]

In 2021, Momsen was named the 2021 MLR Forward of the Year. [2]

In 2023, Momsen was traded to the Houston SaberCats in exchange for salary cap considerations. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Match info & stats : Cell C Sharks v Tafel Lager Griquas". South African Rugby Union. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  2. ^ "JOHAN MOMSEN NAMED MLR FORWARD OF THE YEAR". Major League Rugby. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. ^ DJ Coil Rugby (4 October 2023). "Houston SaberCats Obtains Johan Momsen". Retrieved 27 March 2024.