Paul 'Tier' Schoeman (/ˈskmən/) 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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