Paul Schoeman
Date of birth (1992-12-19) 19 December 1992 (age 31)
Place of birthCradock, South Africa
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
SchoolHoër Landbouskool Marlow, Cradock
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8
Current team Free State Cheetahs
Youth career
2010 Eastern Province Country Districts
2011–2012 Eastern Province Kings
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2015 Eastern Province Kings 32 (65)
2016–2018 Cheetahs 45 (45)
2016–2017 Free State Cheetahs 12 (25)
2018-2019 Bulls 8 (0)
2019–2022 Honda Heat 17 (15)
2023– Free State Cheetahs ()
Correct as of 1 October 2020

Paul 'Tier' Schoeman (/ˈskuːmən/) is a South African rugby union player for the Honda Heat in Top League.[1] His regular position is number 8.

Career

He played for the Eastern Province Country Districts at the 2010 Craven Week and the Eastern Province Kings from Under-19 and Under-21 teams between 2011 and 2012.

He was included in the senior squad for the 2013 Vodacom Cup, where he scored a try on his debut against the Border Bulldogs.[2]

In June 2014, he was selected in the starting line-up for the Eastern Province Kings side to face Wales during a tour match during a 2014 incoming tour. He played the entire match as the Kings suffered a 12–34 defeat.[3]

He made his Currie Cup debut for the Eastern Province Kings against the Blue Bulls in their third match of the 2014 season at Loftus Versfeld.

He scored a hat-trick of tries for the EP Kings in their second match of the 2015 Vodacom Cup competition, helping them to a 27–17 victory over Eastern Cape rivals the Border Bulldogs in East London.[4]

He signed a two-year contract with Bloemfontein-based side Free State Cheetahs prior to the 2016 season.[5]

He made his Super Rugby debut for the Cheetahs in their opening match of 2016 against the Jaguares.

References

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Paul Schoeman". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  2. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Border Bulldogs 22–30 Eastern Province Kings". South African Rugby Union. 16 March 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  3. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Eastern Province Kings 12–34 Wales". South African Rugby Union. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  4. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Border Bulldogs 17–27 EP Kings". South African Rugby Union. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Willie du Plessis na Toulon, en Tier word 'n Cheetah". Netwerk24. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
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