Pienaar joins Boks

Looks like Hougaard could be on the wing?

Ex Keo

Heyneke Meyer has confirmed that Ruan Pienaar will join the Springbok squad for their planning camp in Durban.

The scrumhalf has been in outstanding form for Ulster this season and was nominated for the European Rugby Player of the Year award.

According to SuperSport.com, Pienaar will be the third scrumhalf in the squad along with Fourie du Preez and Francois Hougaard, although Hougaard may be used on the wing or off the bench as an impact player.

Pienaar has won 51 Test caps for the Boks, and played in two pool matches at last year’s World Cup, against Fiji and Namibia.

I know I stand alone on this, but I just don't like Pienaar. I haven't watched European rugga this year, so possibly, I have missed him performing well, but I just feel he never even nearly lived up to all the hype about him. As I said elsewhere, maybe it was the fault of his coaches in SA and maybe it wasn't, but he still never did anything to prove his worth. IMO anyway.

Although, he could be in as a utility back on the bench...we'll see.