Bob Skinstad has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby with immediate effect. This means the controversial player will not tour with the Springbok squad that faces Wales and the Barbarians. Skinstad was also linked to possible moves to French club, Perpignan, or returning to the Stormers, where he made a massive impact during the late 1990’s. Skinstad played a minimal role at the World Cup, only starting the game against Tonga and he sat on the benchfor the semi-final against Argentina.