JP Pietersen

JP Pietersen
Full nameJon-Paul Roger Pietersen
Born (1986-07-12) 12 July 1986
Stellenbosch, 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 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 France Squad
2015 England Squad

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.