Former Springbok and Bulls No 8 Pierre Spies has announced his retirement from professional rugby.
The 32-year-old made his international debut against Australia in Brisbane in 2006 and earned 53 Test caps.
Spies played for the Springboks in three positions – No 8 (48 games), flank (four games) and memorably, one match on the wing against the British Lions 2009 at Ellis Park.