SA Rugby thanks Frankie Horne for service

SA Rugby paid tribute to Frankie Horne for his services to the Springbok Sevens team, after the former Blitzbok captain had decided to retire from rugby at the end of December 2016 after playing in 68 consecutive tournaments for South Africa.

“Horne was one of those guys you could always count on, as the results have shown,” said SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander.

“Frankie consistently delivered stand-out performances for the team over many seasons and always gave his all. He will be remembered by many fans as one of the guys who embodied what the team was all about. He was skilful, but it was his refusal to take a step back that endeared him with rugby fans across the rugby world. “We want to thank him for his services to the Springbok Sevens team and wish him well in his career after rugby.”

The 33-year-old Horne, who still holds the record for the most appearances for the Blitzboks, was part of the 2008/09 team that won the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, as well as a member of Team SA’s Rugby Sevens squad that won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in 2014.