Springbok great forced to retire

South African World Cup winner Japie Mulder has retired from rugby because of a neck injury.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2003 - 14:56

South African World Cup winner Japie Mulder has retired from rugby because of a neck injury.

The former Springboks and Leeds centre was hurt during pre-season preparations last summer. He joined Tykes in January, 2001, making 10 appearances, and returned home to South Africa earlier this term.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: South Africa Person: Japie Mulder Person: Phil Davies Person: Japie Person: Mulder Person: Francois Pienaar Event: South African World Cup Event: Super 10 Event: Bankfin Currie Cup Organisation: Springbok Organisation: Springboks Organisation: Leeds Organisation: Tykes Organisation: Transvaal Organisation: All Blacks

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