Wales rugby legend Davies retires

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies on Sunday announced his retirement, bringing the curtain down on a rugby career which brought 96 caps and two Six Nations Grand Slams.

"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," the 36-year-old wrote on Instagram.

"I will 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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Davies left Welsh side Scarlets at the end of last season having scored 55 tries in two spells with the region.

As well as a distinguished Wales career, which saw him play in two World Cups, Davies toured twice with the British & Irish Lions.

He also spent two seasons in the French Top 14 with Clermont.

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