South African fly-half Patrick Lambie announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect following concussion related issues.

Patrick Lambie is in danger of missing the action for the remainder of the year after reports emerging of the fly-half unable to recover from a concussion.

Springboks playmaker Patrick Lambie is all set to make a Test return against the Wallabies after missing out on action since June due to concussion.

South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie will miss the second Test against Ireland in Johannesburg following the concussion he suffered in the opening game of the series in Cape Town.