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Jan Serfontein Retires From Rugby With Immediate Effect

A knee injury in April ended his comeback at the Bulls.

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.