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Ruan Pienaar

Position
Scrum-half
Ruan Pienaar is a professional scrum-half for the Sharks, dictating tempo from the base of the ruck. Track Ruan's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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39.4
Index
362ndof 446 halfbacks
2745th overall · top 81% at halfbacks
Attack
32
Defence
16
Impact
23
Per-80-minute output vs other halfbacks, weighted for competition strength. Ruan has 5 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Reliable carrier, tenacious defensive presence

Pienaar operates as a measured, efficient scrum half who contributes consistently with ball in hand, averaging close to 20 metres per match across his five URC appearances. His tackle numbers stand out for a nine, averaging nearly four per game and demonstrating a willingness to do defensive work beyond what is typically expected of the position. His best individual performance — 74 metres from just four carries — points to a player capable of making his limited touches count at key moments.

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Match History
About Ruan Pienaar

Ruan Pienaar is a professional rugby union scrum-half registered with the Sharks, the Durban-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with dictating tempo from the base of the ruck.

As a scrum-half, Ruan features for the Sharks across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.

Follow Ruan Pienaar's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Sharks news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Ruan Pienaar play?
Ruan Pienaar plays scrum-half for the Sharks.
Which team does Ruan Pienaar play for?
Ruan Pienaar plays for the Sharks, the Durban-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Sharks play their home games?
The Sharks play their home matches at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, South Africa.
Where can I follow Ruan Pienaar's fixtures and stats?
Follow Ruan Pienaar's fixtures, results, match appearances and Sharks news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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Nextvs Stormers05 DecNextvs Exeter Chiefs06 Dec31 Oct@ Munster15–331 Oct@ Bath28–3623 Oct@ Cardiff Rugby36–21
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