Welsh Rugby legend Jonathan Davies has announced his retirement from professional rugby following an eighteen-year professional career.
The 36-year-old left the Scarlets following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, having scored 55 tries in 209 appearances across two spells for the Welsh region.
Touring twice with the British and Irish Lions, Davies won 96 caps for Wales, winning four Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams and appeared in two Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Releasing a statement, Davies said,
“After taking time away from the game following the end of my last season with the Scarlets, I have come to the decision to call time on my professional rugby career,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I have enjoyed a break and a summer at home with my family, and been lucky enough to spend quality time with my newborn son, alongside my wife, as we embark on this new chapter together as parents.”
He added: “I will inevitably miss the camaraderie of training and playing competitively alongside my team mates, but over these past few months, I have been able to assess all of my options and reflect on a career of which I am incredibly proud.”
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Publish date : 2024-10-13 21:18:52
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