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Sam Warburton retires from all rugby

killerandflash
killerandflash Posts: 69,840
in Other Football and Sports
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44869719

The physical nature of modern rugby really takes a toll on the body. Only 29 too

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  • PaddyP17
    PaddyP17 Posts: 13,035
    That's come as a complete surprise. I don't know how many more players we'll see retire at this sort of age, but given the way Warburton played, I'm going to hope his retirement at such a young age is indicative of him and his style specifically, and not the game as a whole.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    killerandflash said:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44869719

    The physical nature of modern rugby really takes a toll on the body. Only 29 too

    this .. lucky for Wales they have an abundance of fine back rowers .. if only England had the same ..
    enjoy your retirement Sam W, a media/broadcasting career awaits you for sure
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,219
    He retires as his school mate takes yellow in TDF.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,945
    edited July 2018
    Real shame, fantastic player and a decent bloke.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    That’s a real shame. Top player who always put himself on the line whenever he played. Wales will certainly miss him.
  • Johnnysummers5
    Johnnysummers5 Posts: 8,469
    I think he is using he's loaf
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,240
    Sensible but sad, he was an absolute warrior for Wales and the Lions and very professional
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    Professional Rugby is taking its toll on players health. So many big hits on the big men.
    Warburton was a great captain but always seem to be prone to injuries.
    I hope he made enough dough in his career.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,945
    soapboxsam said:

    Professional Rugby is taking its toll on players health. So many big hits on the big men.
    Warburton was a great captain but always seem to be prone to injuries.
    I hope he made enough dough in his career.

    If not I'm sure he'll get work as a pundit, has always come across well.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Johnnysummers5 said:

    I think he is using he's loaf

    Needs to find a new way to earn a crust now.
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  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,907
    iaitch said:

    He retires as his school mate takes yellow in TDF.

    Also at school with Tom Maynard - an incredibly talented cricketer who died tragicly in 2012 when he was on the verge of an England call up.

    Believe singer Lucy Jones was there too. Good crop of talent that.
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,219
    Gareth Bale was also there.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,842
    Top, top player and great leader. He will be successful in whatever he does.

    Best wishes to him.

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