Head injuries force former star Bok Pat Lambie to quit
Former Springbok flyhalf is retiring following nearly three years of battling the effects of a series of concussions
At the young age of 28, former Springbok flyhalf Pat Lambie has had to retire from rugby — to protect his health. Lambie made the announcement in Paris on Saturday following nearly three years of battling the effects of a series of concussions. French rugby club Racing 92 owner and president Jacky Lorenzetti confirmed the news on Saturday and praised Lambie as a player and as a person. “We regret that such a genius of the game has been forced to retire. Sportingly‚ his decision is a blow for Racing. Humanly‚ it’s sad news for me and for the whole club,” said Lorenzetti “Patrick is a huge champion‚ a lovely boy‚ as elegant on the field as outside. In a word‚ an angel! At the club‚ we all had a sincere and friendly relationship with him‚ and were astonished by his desire to integrate. “His French teacher could testify‚ as well as his coaches‚ about his involvement and his seriousness on a daily basis. “But willpower is unfortunately not everything. Patrick suffered several injuries. R...
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