#3. Johan Goosen – 24
In 2016, while playing for French club Racing 92, the South African made the shock announcement that he would retire from rugby to focus on his farming interests in South Africa. He came out of retirement in 2018 when played three games for the Cheetahs, before signing a deal with French outfit Montpellier. The move to Montpellier caused an uproar in France because he was still contracted to Racing 92 despite the break in play.
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