Veteran Springbok and Cheetahs utility back Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from professional rugby. | Sport24news
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The double World Cup winner took to social media on Tuesday evening to announce that he was stepping away from the game. "It's been a tough few months coming to terms with saying goodbye to the game that has been my entire life,""In answer to the many questions I have faced since sustaining a knee injury earlier this year, I am hereby announcing my retirement from professional rugby.
"To be honest, this is not how I envisioned the journey ending. Every player wants to end on their own terms, but I am fortunate to have played this game for so long and [am] incredibly grateful for the journey I have had."I have a massive number of people to thank from all around the world for the support throughout the highs and lows of my career. I will forever be grateful for the opportunities, the friendship, the memories and lessons that rugby has given me.
"I look forward to the next chapter and the opportunity to give back to the game that has given me everything.Steyn played 78 Tests for the Springboks, scoring 165 points .A post shared by Francois Steyn In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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