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LINING UP: Springboks lock Victor Matfield talks about the All Blacks lineout tactics at a press conference in Johannesburg.

 

South African lock Victor Matfield will end his international career at next year's rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

On the eve of his 100th test at his home ground, Loftus Versfeld, Matfield today said the 2011 World Cup "will be the last for me. Nothing more than that."

Matfield, who made his debut in 2001, said his career highs were winning the 2007 World Cup, the series victory over the British and Irish Lions and beating New Zealand in three successive games in 2009.

The 33-year-old Matfield, who has established himself as the world's best lineout jumper, said: "Hopefully after my playing career I will stay in the game because this is my passion and what I love."

South Africa are looking for their first win of this year's Tri-Nations competition against Australia on Sunday morning (NZT).

 

via stuff.co.nz