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Ben Pienaar (born 10 September 1986) is a rugby union player for London Welsh in the Aviva Premiership, having formerly played for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership.[1]

Born in South Africa, Pienaar previously played for Langley School, Loddon before moving to Gresham's School and for England Schools,[2]

He represented Norfolk from U-14s to U-16s, then was capped by England at U-16 and U-19 level.[1]

Outside rugby, Pienaar is also a past Junior National Champion at judo.[1]

Following injury and suspension of the more established number eights at Tigers, Pienaar had an opportunity for a run in the first team earning the praise of the coaches in the process.[3] Pienaar was added to Tigers Heineken Cup squad for the knock-out stages of the 2008–09 competition.[4]

References

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External links

  1. 1,0 1,1 1,2 Ben Pienaar at Leicester Tigers profiles online (accessed 12 April 2009)
  2. Good Win For Ireland Schools Шаблон:Webarchive report dated 8 April 2004 at irishrugby.ie (accessed 20 February 2008)
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