Ruan Pienaar, a former Springbok star and Cheetahs playmaker, is set to retire after a distinguished rugby career spanning 20 years. Pienaar will play his final game for the Cheetahs against Griquas in an SA Cup clash in Bloemfontein. The 40-year-old scrumhalf will wear the captain's armband in his farewell match at Shimla Park. Pienaar, known for his contributions to the Springboks, Sharks, Cheetahs, and Ulster, will bid adieu to professional rugby after a remarkable career.
The last 2007 World Cup winner standing, Ruan Pienaar, will play his final game of rugby before retirement later today π The 40-year-old will make his final run out for the Cheetahs against the Griquas in the SA Cup #rugby #Springboks https://t.co/bGh0orRCO3
Scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will wear the captainβs armband in his final professional match when the Cheetahs and Griquas lock horns in the SA Cup at Shimla Park on Friday. https://t.co/5DRpfqKqNq
π¦ Springbok number 779 π 88 Springbok Caps π¦ 99 games for the Sharks π 85 games for the Cheetahs βοΈ 141 games for Ulster Ruan Pienaar calls it a day on illustrious Rugby career π«‘ππ
π¦ Springbok number 779 π 88 Springbok Caps π¦ 99 games for the Sharks π 85 games for the Cheetahs Ruan Pienaar calls it a day on illustrious Rugby career π«‘ππ
Ruan Pienaar was never properly appreciated during his Springboks career but seems to be getting his flowers now. π A fantastic player and one who probably deserved to hit 100 Springboks caps. A true legend of South African rugby and after his final game on Friday, I doubt itβ¦ https://t.co/Yd1nbQJqJT
On the verge of playing his last game as a professional rugby player after 20 years as a professional player, Ruan Pienaar will endure his least favourite part of the game - game day - for one last time. | @simxabanisa https://t.co/f724gr5NXV
Former Springbok star and Cheetahs playmaker Ruan Pienaar barges over from close range against Border in this clip of tries from the penultimate round of the SA Cup. https://t.co/uWcvNgGS5G
Two iconic @Springboks sides, 12 years apart. But...which one would win a fantasy head-to-head? π https://t.co/Ym7mobX3OM
Ruan Pienaar has admitted that he has βmixed feelingsβ as he prepares for the final game of his career when the Cheetahs host Griquas in an SA Cup clash in Bloemfontein. https://t.co/HBerYR5tDX