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Ruan Pienaar

Date of birth: 3/10/1984

Position: Scrum-half

Test caps: 14

Test Debut: New Zealand, 2006

Test points: 0

Current Club: Sharks

Strengths: Courage, commitment, character, spirit, passion and confidence - just a few words to describe Pienaar's play on the rugby field. An elusive runner who glides his way through the opposition defence. Sets up phase after phase of attacking rugby and possesses every skill needed for your top scrum-half. Fast service, crisp passing and the ability to clear his lines under pressure. He also is a reliable place-kicker.

Weaknesses: Gets fielded out of position by South Africa coach Jake White, which means while he can cover any position in the backline - his natural game takes a back seat.

Likely headline: 'Pienaar, son of '95 World Cup winning captain Francois...' - it's happened before!

Did you know?: Ruan is the son of former Springbok full-back Gysie Pienaar.