He returned to action at the beginning of the year but his shoulder problem reoccurred. It was at this point, in May 2009 and after of trying many different courses of treatment to repair his shoulder, Richard was advised the damage to his shoulder was irreversible and following the second operation on his shoulder that year, he was advised he should not play rugby anymore.
He resumed his activities at the start of the year but his shoulder ailment resurfaced. This occurred in May 2009, after he attempted various treatments to heal his shoulder, Richard was informed that the damage to his shoulder could not be reversed and following a second operation on his shoulder that year, he was advised against playing rugby again.