The FCG is pleased to announce that Ryno Pieterse is joining the red & blue as a medical joker!
Ryno Pieterse (1m96, 106 kilos) is a South African second row. He was born on August 6, 1998 (26 years old) in Witbank (South Africa). Trained at the Blue Bulls academy, and participated with apprentice status in training with the Bulls' professional squad in 2016. He then obtained a professional contract with them for a Super Rugby season. In June 2020, he left the Bulls and joined Castres Olympique, with whom he played first in Espoir, then in a professional team, with whom he played 35 matches. He leaves the club in June 2024. He played 30 Top14 matches, 6 Champions and Challenge Cup matches. In December 2024, he joined the FCG as a medical joker.
A word from Aubin Hueber, director of rugby:
« Ryno Pieterse arrives as medical wild card. He is a player who played 4 seasons in Castres, before returning to South Africa. He was going to join a South African provincial team, but he changed his decision when he received our offer, because he wanted to return to France: he really likes French rugby. He's a player who puts intensity into his game, his tackles, a great ball carrier, in short: a South African second line that we like! »
Welcome Ryno!
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