Scotland worldwide Stuart Hogg has introduced his retirement from rugby union with fast impact and revealed he wouldn’t be collaborating within the World Cup.

Hogg, who joined Exeter Chiefs from Glasgow Warriors in 2019, had deliberate to hold up his boots after the rugby World Cup.

Nevertheless, the Scotland worldwide has determined to name it time on his profession now after struggling together with his health. 

Hogg – who featured on the previous two World Cups – revealed the information on social media, claiming he ‘knew at the present time would come’ however had hope it could be additional down the road. 

Hogg stated: ‘It’s tough the place to begin however with nice disappointment and an unlimited quantity of pleasure, I’m saying my fast retirement from enjoying rugby.

Scotland worldwide Stuart Hogg has introduced his retirement from rugby union with fast impact and divulges he is not going to be collaborating within the World Cup

The 31-year-old had deliberate to hold up his boots after the World Cup, however has been compelled to name time on his profession after struggling together with his health in latest months

‘I fought with every thing I needed to make the Rugby World Cup however this time my physique has not been in a position to do the issues I needed and wanted it to do. We knew at the present time would come finally, I simply by no means thought it could be this quickly.

‘It is laborious to place into phrases simply how a lot of an influence the sport has had on my life. I shall be retiring understanding that I’ve given my physique and coronary heart to rugby. I shall be perpetually grateful to this wonderful group and can’t wait to start my journey as a proud supporter of the workforce.’

Hogg gained the Pro12 with Warriors in 2015 and a Premiership and European Champions Cup double with the Chiefs in 2020.

The 31-year-old additionally gained 100 Scotland caps and toured thrice with the British and Irish Lions throughout his profession. 

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He was a part of the Exeter Chiefs aspect that gained a a Premiership and European Champions Cup double in 2020

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised Hogg for an ‘excellent’ profession

Talking about Hogg’s retirement, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend stated: ‘He has been an impressive participant for Scotland and has had a profession lit up with so many achievements, highlights and particular reminiscences.

‘I’ve had the pleasure of teaching Stuart for almost all of his profession, and he was a pleasure to work with and watch on the coaching discipline and in video games. His primary expertise and pace set him aside from different gamers, and it has been an incredible effort to play Check rugby for the previous 11 years.

‘To achieve 100 caps this yr was becoming and simply reward for a profession that has seen him characterize the British and Irish Lions and win trophies each domestically and at a European stage.

‘We respect his resolution to step away now and perceive the stresses and challenges his physique has gone by way of in latest seasons.’

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