While Johan Goosen’s shock retirement at only 24 has left the public with some questions, it might also leave the Springbok utility back with a lawsuit from club side Racing 92.

The French outfit announced Goosen’s retirement from all rugby in a press release last week, and revealed that Goosen had informed management that he had been offered a job as a ‘commercial director’ at a South African company.

But Racing 92 president Jacky Lorenzetti hinted that Goosen’s sudden retirement may just be ‘a way to get out of his contract’.

‘Johan Goosen, whose contract was re-evaluated less than a year ago, now claims to be able to get rid of it in a fantastic way,’ the statement continued.

‘We wish to add that the Racing 92 has always strongly supported Johan Goosen, both morally and financially. And even though he has unfortunately demonstrated lately a certain lack of responsibility towards his partners, his coaches and more broadly of all the members of his club and his supporters, hopefully he quickly realises that compliance with a contract like that of a given word is the basis of all human and professional relationships.

‘Racing 92 reserves the right for a judicial follow-up to both Johan Goosen and those who advise him,’ the Racing boss added.

Goosen joined the French club in 2014 and was named Top 14 Player of the Year for 2015/2016 season after helping Racing win the French title and guiding them to the Champions Cup final.

Since making his international debut in 2012, Goosen has won 13 Test caps for Springboks, the last of which came in the Boks’ final game of the year against Wales.