Veteran utility back Ruan Pienaar has extended his stay at the Cheetahs by another season. | Sport24news
It was widely expected that the current campaign would be the 39-year-old's final one as a player, but Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has revealed that Pienaar is not done just yet."Ruan has extended with us for another year so he will be with us for another season," Fourie said during a press conference on Tuesday.
Pienaar, who boasts 88 Test caps for the Springboks, was a star for the Cheetahs when they beat the Bulls 39-10 in the Currie Cup semi-finals last weekend. Playing at flyhalf, Pienaar contributed 22 points with his flawless boot. "He will play the same role that he has played for us this year," Fourie added."He is still enjoying his rugby and he is a very competitive person so he will want to finish his career on a high.
"He won't just play for money and will give his weight to the Cheetahs and give his input. He is our most experienced player and is always part of the conversation of what to do and how to do things. "He will support Victor , he will be the leader of the backs and on the field he can play nine or No 10 and will be the general on the pitch as well. So, nothing different from the past season."Kick-off is at 16:00.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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