Scotland full back Stuart Hogg to retire from rugby after 2023 World Cup

over 2 years in The guardian

30-year-old plans to ‘finish at the top end of the game’Exeter player won his 100th cap in Six Nations this monthStuart Hogg has made the surprise announcement that he will retire from rugby after this year’s World Cup. The 30-year-old Scotland and Exeter full-back, who won his 100th cap during the Six Nations, has revealed his intention to “finish at the top end of the game”.Hogg plans to finish the season with Exeter before heading to a third World Cup with Scotland in France, hanging up his boots at the end of their campaign. He is currently sidelined with an ankle injury picked up in Scotland’s defeat by Ireland this month and, announcing the decision on social media, Hogg revealed he did not believe his body would allow him to compete at the highest level for much longer. Continue reading...

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