JP Pietersen

Jon-Paul Roger "JP" Pietersen (born 12 July 1986 in Stellenbosch, South Africa) is a South African former rugby union player for the Sharks in the Currie Cup. He generally played fullback or wing, but occasionally he played at outside centre. He played in 69 tests for the Springboks.

JP Pietersen
Full nameJon-Paul Roger Pietersen
Date of birth (1986-07-12) 12 July 1986
Place of birthStellenbosch, South Africa
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Generaal Hertzog
Notable relative(s)Dusty Noble, Howard Noble (cousins)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Centre / Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2012 Sharks (Currie Cup) 42 (85)
2006–2016 Sharks 137 (198)
2013–2016 Panasonic Wild Knights 25 (70)
2016–2017 Leicester Tigers 15 (15)
2017–2019 Toulon 38 (45)
2019–2021 Sharks (Currie Cup) 7 (5)
2020 Sharks 1 (0)
Correct as of 28 April 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2016 South Africa (tests) 70 (120)
2006–2016 South Africa (tour) 2 (0)
2014–2015 Springboks 2 (0)
Correct as of 4 February 2018
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  South Africa
Rugby World Cup
2007 FranceSquad
2015 EnglandSquad
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