Overview
- The former Springbok centre confirmed the decision Tuesday, closing a 15-year career that began as World Junior Player of the Year in 2012.
- He returned to the Vodacom Bulls in 2025 on a three-year deal, but a severe knee injury last month cut short his season and prompted his exit.
- Serfontein earned 35 Test caps for South Africa, scored four tries, and helped the team win bronze at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
- During eight seasons at Montpellier, he made more than 140 appearances and won the EPCR Challenge Cup in 2021 and the Top 14 in 2022.
- Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone called him the epitome of a true professional, and coach Johan Ackermann praised his humility and leadership with younger players.