Hollenbach forced to retire
The 30-year-old boasts 37 Currie Cup caps and 24 Super Rugby caps for the union since joining them in 2009
The centre has been struggling with the same shoulder injury for quite some time and in 2014 it worsened during Super Rugby against the Brumbies. It is the same shoulder that he injured this year in the Currie Cup against the Pumas.
"It is not a decision that I had any control over and I still had plans to play in France for two years. But one can't plan these things. I was blessed with a long career with lots of highs, like the four Currie Cup finals that I played in, and won.
"But the last one with the Lions is the most memorable and definitely a highlight in my career," Hollenbach said.
He thanked his family for their unwavering support of his career as well as the Golden Lions coaching staff, whom he describes as "amazing, sincere people who was always there for me, on and off the field."
Coach Johan Ackermann was saddened by the news of Hollenbachs' retirement.
"It is sad to hear of Alwyn but I want to thank him for his contribution to the Lions over the last couple of years. He was a leader on the field who showed great character and a true team man.
"I want to personally thank him for his support of me the last two and a half years as head coach and that he stayed with the Lions during the tough times. I wish him well for his future endeavours and know he will make a success of it," Ackermann said.
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