Ross Skeate

Ross Carson Skeate (born 2 August 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a rugby union player.

He plays for the Sharks and in the Super Rugby and Currie Cup competitions respectively. He returned to South Africa on a two-year deal from 1 July 2010 after spending just under two years at French Top 14 side Toulon.

He moved to France after the completion of the 2008 South African season. He played for the Stormers franchise in the Super 14 and for Western Province in the domestic Currie Cup competition. Skeate has played for the Emerging Springboks (2007).

He's a skillful 'number 5' lock renowned for his line-out jumping prowess, physicality and prominence in the loose. At school he was a South African junior basketball player.