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IOL (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009
It was not that long ago that Springbok coach Peter de Villiers called Ruan Pienaar the "Tiger Woods of rugby" - but as 2009 draws to a close, he is nowhere near the player he was three years ago, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
... missed for the first time, but five minutes later he made it 15-10 with 14 minutes to go.Ruan Pienaar replaced Steyn but hit the post with his only penalty attempt. The Springboks’ last chance at an undeserved victory ended when fullback Zane Kirchner was crunched by Ireland’s captain, Brian O’Driscoll.FRANCE 12, NEW ZEALAND 39 New Zealand capped an unbeaten European tour by overwhelming...
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
Ireland's scrum suffered its biggest implosion yet, but they restored morale with two Sexton penalties that nudged them 12-10 ahead. Sexton added a fifth penalty before substitute Ruan Pienaar struck the uprights with a penalty for the Springboks.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... du Plessis, 17 CJ van der Linde, 18 Francois Hougaard, 19 Jean Deysel, 20 Dewald Potgieter, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Jean de Villiers.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... du Plessis, 17 CJ van der Linde, 18 Francois Hougaard, 19 Jean Deysel, 20 Dewald Potgieter, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Jean de Villiers.
Magners League (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... the right boot of Sexton proved more reliable than that of Bok rival Morne Steyn and replacement Ruan Pienaar.The 24-year-old landed five of his seven attempts at goal, including impressive long-rage efforts in the early stages of either half.Sexton had the chance to wrap things up with a sixth-successful kick with seven minutes left to play but his uncharacteristic miss made for...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
LET THE battle of the 10s commence. Incoming visitors South Africa had a similar debate last summer when Morne Steyn’s proficiency with the boot eventually demanded Ruan Pienaar was facilitated elsewhere (bench or fullback as it turns out).
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... late 2007. South African coach Peter De Villiers made no secret of his preference for utility back Ruan Pienaar as James’s successor, despite Steyn’s excellence throughout the Blue Bulls’ run to the Super 14 title.De Villiers was forced into a switch in the first Test against the Lions and again on the hour-mark of the second Test after Pienaar’s kicking game disintegrated....
Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Peter de Villiers views Ruan Pienaar as a flyhalf option, even though his view is strongly opposed by Pienaar’s coach at the Sharks, John Plumtree. Pienaar is not entrusted with the flyhalf responsibilities at the Sharks, and is preferred at scrumhalf. De Villiers is unlikely to change his view, and neither is Plumtree, and unfortunately the big loser is Pienaar....
The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... scored tries for the Springboks, with Morne Steyn kicking two conversions and two penalties and Ruan Pienaar one conversion. Gonzalo Garcia scored a try for an Italy team supervised by the former South Africa coach Nick Mallet; Craig Gower kicked the conversion and a penalty.Fourie, the centre who scored a memorable try against the Lions in the summer, said: "It's been an amazing...
Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
South Africa scored four tries to beat Italy 32-10 in a rugby international here on Saturday and win the first match out of four on the northern hemisphere tour.Bryan Habana, Jacque Fourie, Fourie Du Preez and Wynand Olivier all touched down, while Morne Steyn kicked 10 points and substitute Ruan Pienaar added a late conversion for the world champions.Gonzalo Garcia scored Italy's lone...
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... Olivier wrapped up the win with another try in the closing stages and fellow substitute Ruan Pienaar hit the extras after Steyn had exchanged penalties with Gower.New Zealand recorded their eighth successive win over England with a 19-6 victory at Twickenham on Saturday after scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan scampered over for the only try of the match in the 57th minute.The All Blacks lifted...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
... almost immediately after the restart and then, slowly but surely, started to dominate play. Ruan Pienaar added a second penalty before South Africa came within a foot or so of scoring an imperious team try, Andries Bekker sprinting the length of the of the field, swapping passes with Jongi Nokwe as he went, only to be bundled into touch by Noah Cato before he could score. Cato then...
Londonist (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
... Mark Cueto in that match having scored in the semi-final against Argentina while skilful fly half Ruan Pienaar and centre Wynand Olivier, both with twenty five internationals under their belts now, remained on the bench. Andries Bekker should put his 6'10 (2.08 metres) height to good use in the lineout while winger Jongi Nokwe will be hoping to show the form that saw him score four...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
... be rested for the game, South Africa have still included familiar names like CJ van der Linde, Ruan Pienaar and Wynand Oliver."It's going to be a fantastic occasion,"said Sarries head coach Brendan Venter."To hav the chance to face an international side is an honour but to face the world champions at Wembley Stadium is something very special."
