Hon House Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the House-
1) notes that Springboks and Sharks veteran player, Tendai Mtawarira, retired from international rugby on Wednesday, 6 November 2019, after helping South Africa to Rugby World Cup glory in Japan;
2) further notes that, just a day after announcing his retirement, he also confirmed his departure from the Durban Sharks franchise;
3) acknowledges that the 34-year-old, nicknamed "Beast", is South Africa's third most capped player in history, having played 117 Tests;
4) recalls that he made his senior provincial debut for the Cell C Sharks in 2006, and won his first
Springbok cap in 2008, setting records on the way;
5) believes that South Africa has been privileged to have a humble player like Tendai who never put his own interests above that of the team; and
6) thanks "Beast" for what he has done for both the Sharks and South Africa, and wishes him and his family the best for the next chapter of their lives. [Applause.]
Agreed to.