Yolanda Meiring in action for the Springboks. Photo: University of Pretoria
Veteran Springbok Women’s Sevens and 15-a-side player Yolanda Meiring has decided to call it a day following a spectacular rugby career dating back to 2004.
Meiring cited her desire to focus on her career as a teacher at Laerskool Constantiapark in Pretoria as the main reason for her decision, and said with her 30th birthday next month it was the right time to call it a day.
The inspirational player, who has been a key figure in Women’s rugby in the last few years, featured in four Rugby World Cups.
This included the 15-a-side IRB Women’s World Cups in 2006 and 2010, as well as the 2009 and 2013 IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens tournaments.
She also participated in two IRB Nations Cup tournaments, in 2009 and 2011, among other internationals.
“It was not an easy decision, especially since I have been playing rugby for such a long time and I have a deep passion for the game,” said Meiring. – SARU
