The 40-year-old will hang up his boots in May after the ongoing SA Cup competition, having made his professional debut for the Sharks in 2004.
He was named Currie Cup Player of the Year at SA Rugby’s 2023 Awards for his role in the Cheetahs’ title win last year, during which he played at scrumhalf and flyhalf, and entertained the idea of playing another season before announcing the date of his retirement.
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