International Rugby Icon Willemse Calls Time: Retires Immediately

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15/09/2025 11:58

France and Montpellier lock Paul Willemse has announced his immediate retirement from rugby, almost a year after being sidelined. The 32-year-old played just five minutes in Montpellier's October 2024 Top…

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