Johannes Petrus "Pieter" Swart (born 20 September 1960 in Parys, Orange Free State) is a former South African international rugby union player who represented the Springboks. He played as a prop.
Early life and provincial career
Swart attended Parys High School and later played provincial rugby for the Orange Free State (now Free State Cheetahs) from 1982 to 1988, before moving to Transvaal (now Golden Lions) where he played from 1989 to 1995. Known for his powerful scrummaging and strong work rate, he became a fixture in the front row for his provincial teams.International career
Swart made his Test debut for the Springboks on 26 August 1989 against a World XV at Newlands, Cape Town, during a period of international isolation for South African rugby. After South Africa's re-admission to international sport, Swart became a regular in the Springbok squad.He earned 20 Test caps for South Africa during his career. His most significant achievement came in 1995 when he was a crucial member of the Springbok squad that famously won the Rugby World Cup on home soil, though he did not feature in the final match. His last Test appearance was on 14 November 1992 against England at Twickenham.
Rugby World Cup
- 1995 Rugby World Cup: Member of the winning squad.