Career
Born in South Africa, Pienaar previously played for Langley School, Loddon before moving to Gresham"s School and for England Schools,
He represented Norfolk from U-14s to U-16s, then was capped by England at U-16 and U-19 level Following injury and suspension of the more established number eights at Tigers, Pienaar had an opportunity for a run in the first team earning the praise of the coaches in the process.