Tributes pour in for Pietersen

Tributes are pouring in from across the rugby world as Sharks and Springbok wing JP Pietersen announced his retirement this week.

The 34-year-old played 70 times for the Springboks. scoring 24 tries. He also made 180 appearances for the Sharks, with whom he has now taken up a junior coaching role.

READ: Pietersen retires, confirms coaching role

Former teammate Bryan Habana shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend and Springbok wing partner on Instagram:

 

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‘Legend’ seems to be the word with a host of ex players commenting exactly this on Pietersen’s instagram announcement of his retirement…

 

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Some fans took to Twitter to highlight some of their favourite moments from Pietersen’s illustrious career …

 

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