Fans Shocked By Goosen Retirement

Rubgy fans worldwide received a shock when player Johan Goosen announced his retirement on December 16, 2016. Goosen is only 24 years old and many fans would have expected him to be a vital part of any game he was selected for. With his talent, the player was likely to have played an instrumental role in determining the course of any match for at least another decade. Some administrators are wary of his reasons for leaving the sport, since his contract was renewed just under a year ago.
Goosen played as utility back for the South Africa national Rugby Union team, which is also known as the Springboks. His prowess on the field helped him to gain a number of fans in France, where he plays for the popular local club Racing 92. Punters monitored the progress of matches at their favorite online casino with confidence, expecting a win for Springbok once Goosen was in the game. His record for fending off opposing players makes him an asset in any rugby competition.
Several fans think that Goosen represents the future of Springboks rugby. He has played as a fullback for the national side against Wales. In the past, when moving to France, he commented that if his career in South Africa was over, he would have to live with it. SA Rugby does not have a good record of calling up players who are based overseas.
If he really is entering retirement, it will impact the national team’s performance as well as his overseas club. Goosen has earned 13 caps so far on the national side. He has only been with the Springboks for 4 years, having joined them in 2012. However, the national team relies heavily on him as a utility back.
Goosen was a recent addition to the Racing 92 team. He came over in 2014 from the Cheetahs, where he enjoyed success. He has been courted by both Gloucester and Munster. His French club Racing 92 saw him play effectively at the outside center and he eventually was awarded a spot in the French Top 14. Racing 92 was able to take home the domestic title due to the efforts of the team. The club also reached the finals for the European Championship. Racing 92 feels that their chances of successfully competing for the Champions Cup are now much lower.
Speculations explaining Goosen’s departure abound right around Europe. Some fans punters think that Goosen is moving to South Africa in order to take up a position as a commercial director. No matter what his reasons are, the rugby player is likely to find himself facing a lawsuit. His club president has stated that the player may just be using his retirement to get out of his contract.
While Springboks and Racing 92 fans are angry or disappointed, that is certainly not the case everywhere. The New Zealand All Blacks are looking forward to matches without Goosen’s enormous front boot. The utility back experienced success when he first faced the Wallabies in 2012. Teams from Down Under wouldn’t mind if the pressure on them was slightly alleviated by his departure.