Springbok legend Frans Steyn has introduced his retirement from rugby with rapid impact on the age of 36.
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Steyn, who was Springbok #783, made his debut in opposition to Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on 11 November 2006.
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He would go on to win two Rugby World Cups – in 2007 in France and 2019 in Japan – and together with Os du Randt they’re the one two Springboks to have tasted World Cup success on a number of events.
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Steyn holds the report for being the youngest participant to win a World Cup after serving to the Springboks beat England within the 2007 remaining.
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Frans Steyn took to social media on Tuesday night to announce that he was stepping away from the sport, writing: “It’s been a tricky few months coming to phrases with saying goodbye to the sport that has been my total life.
“In reply to the numerous questions I’ve confronted since sustaining a knee damage earlier this yr, I’m hereby saying my retirement from skilled rugby.
“To be trustworthy, this isn’t how I envisioned the journey ending. Every participant desires to finish on their very own phrases, however I’m lucky to have performed this recreation for thus lengthy and [am] extremely grateful for the journey I’ve had.
“I’ve given it my the whole lot, and I’ve no regrets.
“I’ve an enormous variety of folks to thank from all world wide for the help all through the highs and lows of my profession. I’ll perpetually be thankful for the alternatives, the friendship, the recollections and classes that rugby has given me.
“I look ahead to the subsequent chapter and the chance to provide again to the sport that has given me the whole lot.
“Thank you for all of the help.
“It has been a massive honour.”
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