Chris Robshaw, former Harlequins and England captain, has retired from rugby union at 36.
He was awarded 66 England caps, and was captain in 43 of these appearances.
Robshaw, who played 300 times for Harlequins, led them to their 2012 Premiership title. Ee was twice named Premiership Players of the Year.
Robshaw stated, “After 18 years playing professional rugby and a career that I could only dream of, I am officially announcing the end of my great game.”
“Following three dislocated shoulders, my body has instructed me to blow the last whistle.
“No words can describe how lucky and privileged it is to have had a career in the sport that I love most.”
Robshaw was England’s captain at the 2015 World Cup in England. Unfortunately, the hosts were eliminated in the group stages.
England’s 2016 Six Nations Championship champions, England’s flanker was involved in every game. However, he was injured and missed the 2017 title.
“I still vividly remember my mum taking to me my first mini rugby game. It was a spark that led to the passion that would lead me to later play for Harlequins as captain and England,” he said.
“Playing for England and captaining it has been the greatest honor of my life, and there is no equivalent feeling to leading and representing your country.
“It was an obligation I approached with respect and optimism. I hope that in the future I can use my knowledge and experience to help other players along their journeys.”