Former Bok winger calls time on career
The speedy winger made a name for himself in the Lions team that reached three Super Rugby finals.
Former Springbok winger Courtnall Skosan has announced the end of his rugby career after a remarkable 16-year professional career. The 35-year-old announced his decision via his social media platforms on Monday. Skosan had been a key player for the Springboks, making 12 appearances in Test matches during Allister Coetzee's second year as the national team's coach.
His professional rugby journey began with the Bulls in 2011, and he also donned the jerseys of Tuks in the Varsity Cup competition. Skosan later played for the Lions, contributing to their Super Rugby finals appearances in 2016, 2017, and 2018. He amassed 84 appearances and scored 38 tries throughout his career. Skosan won the Currie Cup while representing the Lions.
After joining Northampton in 2021, he returned to his home province of Cape Town in 2023, playing his final professional matches for the Stormers across all competitions. Skosan expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to pursue his dream in rugby, stating that it took him three months to find the right words to summarize the 16 best years of his life.
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