Born in Nelspruit, South Africa, Grobler attended Affies High School. He went to Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool in Pretoria and represented the Blue Bulls at the 2010 Craven Week.
After a year with the Bulls in 2010, the towering lock moved to Cape Town where he represented Western Province and Stormers before receiving a two-year ban in October 2014 for a doping offence.
After his serving his two-year ban, Grobler left South Africa to sign for top French club Racing 92 in the Top 14 for the 2016/17 season.
In July 2017, it was announced that Grobler had joined Irish Pro14 side Munster on a one-year contract. On 24 August 2017, Grobler made his non-competitive debut for Munster.
He joined English Premiership side Gloucester ahead of the 2018/19 season and made 34 appearances for the side before signing a two-year deal with Stade Francais in July 2020.
(LS July 7, 2020)
Career
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Stade Francais No 4 Lock |
2020 - present |
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Stormers No 4 Lock |
2013 - 2013 |
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Western Province No 4 Lock |
2013 - 2013 |
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Racing 92 No 4 Lock |
2016 - 2017 |
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Munster Rugby Blindside Flanker |
2017 - 2018 |
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Gloucester Rugby No 4 Lock |
2018 - 2020 |
