Jaco Peyper, a prominent South African referee, has announced his retirement from the sport of rugby at the age of 43. Peyper, who has officiated the sixth-most test matches in history with a total of 67, made the decision following an Achilles injury that led to his withdrawal from the Six Nations and after sustaining an injury at the Rugby World Cup. He has been a distinguished figure in rugby, having participated in three Rugby World Cups. Despite his retirement, Peyper expressed a desire to remain involved in rugby in a different capacity.
πΏπ¦ Referee Jaco Peyper has called time on his career after 67 Tests What will your lasting memories be of him? https://t.co/koycTp7Suv
Following his injury in the Rugby World Cup, Jaco Peyper has announced his retirement from refereeing π Peyper officiated 67 international Tests and featured in three Rugby World Cups. #Rugby https://t.co/7FDXvOJarU
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Following his injury at the Rugby World Cup Jaco Peyper has decided to call it a day on his career as a referee π₯ With 67 tests and three Rugby World Cups under his belt, he will be missed β€οΈ #Rugby #SARugby #Referee https://t.co/bfe4tEJrrA
Jaco Peyper announces retirement from refereeing https://t.co/khlUdwMETt
Test rugby has lost another top referee: Jaco Peyper, who was supposed to be in charge for @Federugby v @Scotlandteam in @SixNationsRugby, has announced his retirement. He says he wants to continue being involved in the game in a different role.
BREAKING: Jaco Peyper is calling time on his career at the age of just 43. #rugby #sixnations https://t.co/iqZYXlvWsh
πΏπ¦ NEW: South African referee Jaco Peyper has officially retired. Peyper has refereed the sixth-most test matches of all time (67) & officiated in three World Cups. Done so much for this sport, one of the best ambassadors for South African rugby. Legend.
Foremost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to retire after withdrawing from the Six Nations due to an Achilles injury. https://t.co/DcdL7SYEHZ