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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Anthony Watson - (PA Archive)

Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds at the age of 30.

The wing won 56 caps for England across nearly a decade at international level and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, starting five Tests in 2017 and 2021.

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