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Francois Pienaar (Jacobus Francois Pienaar) was born on 1 January, 1967 in Vereeniging, South Africa. At 53 years old, Francois Pienaar height is 6 ft 5 in (196.0 cm).

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Francois Pienaar Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 1 January 1967
Birthday 1 January
Birthplace Vereeniging, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Francois Pienaar Weight & Measurements

Physical Status
Weight 108 kg (17 st 0 lb)
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Who Is Francois Pienaar's Wife?

His wife is Nerine Winter

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Wife Nerine Winter
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Children Stephane Pienaar

Francois Pienaar Net Worth

He net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-22. So, how much is Francois Pienaar worth at the age of 55 years old? Francois Pienaar’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from South Africa. We have estimated Francois Pienaar's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2022 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2011

Pienaar was also involved in South Africa's failed bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup in 2005.

2009

Pienaar is portrayed by Matt Damon in the film Invictus, released in December 2009, which focuses on the story of the 1995 World Cup.

2008

Pienaar and Mandela are the subject of a 2008 book by John Carlin, Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation, that spotlights the role of the 1995 Cup win in post-apartheid South Africa. Carlin sold the film rights to Morgan Freeman. The 2009 film Invictus, based on the book, was directed by Clint Eastwood, and starred Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as Pienaar.

2007

He was a pundit for ITV Sport during the Rugby World Cups of 2007, 2011 and 2015.

2002

In 2002 he returned to Cape Town, South Africa, where he lives with his wife Nerine Winter and two sons, both had Nelson Mandela as a godfather.

2000

In 2000, Pienaar retired as a player and became Saracens’ CEO. As a consequence of the club's lack of success during the two following years, Pienaar stepped down as coach and CEO in 2002. Piennar is one of 3 directors of Saracens as of 5/20.

1999

Pienaar captained the Barbarians in his only appearance for the club against Leicester at Twickenham in 1999.

Pienaar wrote his autobiography Rainbow Warrior with Edward Griffiths in 1999. In November 2000, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Hertfordshire.

1996

In 1996, Pienaar was controversially dropped from the Springbok side, after 29 caps, by coach Andre Markgraaff, who accused him of feigning an injury during a match.

1995

Pienaar is most famous for being captain of the first South Africa team to win the World Cup. Prior to the World Cup in 1995, the Springboks were only seeded ninth and were not expected to dethrone the incumbent champions Australia, who had not lost a game in the preceding 12 months.

During the tournament, South Africa defeated Australia, Romania, Canada, Western Samoa, and France. They then met New Zealand in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final at Ellis Park Stadium. Pienaar led the Springboks to a three-point victory with a drop goal from Joel Stransky.

1993

In 1993 Transvaal won the Super 10, Currie Cup and Lion Cup under Pienaar. In 1994, Transvaal retained the Currie Cup under his captaincy and he was voted international player of the year by Rugby World magazine.

1989

He made his provincial debut for Transvaal Province in 1989 before being selected for the South Africa squad in 1993. He was appointed Springbok captain from his first test and remained captain until his last, and remains one of the most successful South African captains of all time.

1967

Jacobus Francois Pienaar (born 2 January 1967) is a retired South African rugby union player. He played flanker for South Africa (the Springboks) from 1993 until 1996, winning 29 international caps, all of them as captain. He is best known for leading South Africa to victory in the 1995 Rugby World Cup. After being dropped from the Springbok team in 1996, Pienaar went on to a career with English club Saracens.