Gert Peens Explained

Gert Peens
Fullname:Gert Peens
Birth Date:1974 3, df=y
Birth Place:Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
First:RU
Ru Club1:Rugby Roma Olimpic
Ru Club2:L'Aquila Rugby
Club1:North West Roosters
Teama:Italy
Yearastart:2012
Yearaend:13
Appearancesa:6
Triesa:2
Goalsa:23
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:54
New:yes
Retired:yes
Updated:16 January 2021

Gert Peens (born 22 March 1974 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa) is a former Italian rugby union footballer. His usual position is on the wing.

Playing career

Rugby Union

He played for Italian club L'Aquila Rugby. Peens has also been capped for the national team, and was a part of their squad at the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia. He has been a goal kicker for Italy.

Peens made his international debut for Italy in 2002 against Wales. He became a regular in the Italian Test side, and in 2003 was included in their World Cup squad for Australia. He played in Italy's opening match against the All Blacks in Melbourne, kicking a conversion in the game. His current club is L'Aquila, but he has played for a number of other teams in the Italian Super 10.

Rugby League

He also plays rugby league with the North West Roosters and is an Italian international in rugby league.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rugby League Planet - Russia suffer shock loss to Italy in European Shield . 9 November 2013 . 9 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109055859/http://www.rugbyleagueplanet.com/rugby-league-nations/91-rugby-league-test-match-or-international-game/1069-russia-suffer-shock-loss-to-italy-in-european-shield . dead .