Andrews to quit
October 16, 2002

South Africa's most-capped international forward, Mark Andrews, has announced his retirement from the game.

The 30-year-old veteran, who with 77 was just two caps behind scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen's tally of 79 matches and a member of South Africa's World Cup-winning side in 1995, hadn't played for his country since November, 2001 against England.

"It is with mixed emotions that I hereby announce that I will be retiring from South African rugby at the conclusion of the current Currie Cup competition," Andrews said in a statement.

"It will be sad to say farewell to what has been a seldom dull way of life for the last 10 years. But, at the same time, I am satisfied that this is the right time to move on to fresh challenges.

"I consider myself fortunate to have achieved what I have in rugby and would like to thank my teammates, coaches and administrators for making my career possible."

It is thought that Andrews is in the process of negotiating a move to Europe where it is understood he has been the subject of several lucrative offers.

His retirement is the second in a week by a Springbok player following Andre Venter's announcement and also follows young Springbok Clyde Rathbone's decision to further his career in Australia.

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