Springbok Women's Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers hangs up her boots
Springbok Women's Sevens skipper Mathrin Simmers, South Africa's most experienced women's sevens player, has decided to hang up her rugby boots.
The 37-year-old represented the Springbok Women's Sevens since 2012, playing in 21 HSBC SVNS events, three Rugby World Cup Sevens, two Commonwealth Games and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, as well as nine Rugby Africa Women's Cup events and five World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments.
Simmers also represented the Springbok Women in six matches, including four Tests, between 2013 and 2019, scoring three tries in the process.
'Representing my country on numerous occasions has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Wearing that jersey, standing beside my teammates, singing the anthem – those are moments I'll carry in my heart forever," she said.
'Rugby has given me so much more than just a game – it has given me purpose, passion, and a second family."
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