sentences:  In 2000 he decided to return to South Africa to complete his medical studies.However, in 2001 he made a brief comeback when he agreed to help out an injury depleted Munster.On 13 April 2001 he played in a 24–22 win against a Rest of Ireland XV at Thomond Park before making a late appearance as a replacement against Stade Français in the Heineken Cup semi-final defeat on 22 April.