Former Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed that he’ll retire from skilled rugby on the conclusion of this season. Asserting his determination on Tuesday, the 37-year-old expressed a poignant farewell to the game he has devoted a lot of his life to.
Halfpenny, who retired from worldwide rugby earlier in 2023, boasts a formidable 101 caps for Wales, having racked up 801 factors. This feat ranks him because the third-highest scorer in Welsh historical past. Moreover, he appeared in 4 assessments for the British and Irish Lions, additional cementing his distinguished profession.
Starting his rugby journey at Cardiff, Halfpenny amassed 568 factors over 87 matches earlier than spells with Toulon, Scarlets, Crusaders, and Harlequins. Returning to Cardiff final 12 months, he took on a twin function as a participant and kicking coach. This season, nonetheless, he featured in solely two matches resulting from harm. Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship season has simply two matches remaining, potential playoff phases included.
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