Hanu Pieterse News
United Rugby Championship
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EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
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Hanu Pieterse Stats
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Hanu Pieterse Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Hanu Pieterse featured in 6 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup, representing Sharks XV. Results included 3 wins and 3 losses.
Hanu Pieterse represented Sharks XV in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who finished 5th in the regular season table.
Hanu Pieterse played 215 minutes across the Currie Cup 2026. In attack he made 66m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 29 tackles at a rate of 4.83 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Hanu Pieterse completed 10 passes at an accuracy of 91%, contributing 0 try assists and making 30 touches.
