George Kruis will hang up his boots later this year after the ex- England and Saracens lock announced the current Japan Rugby League One campaign will be his last.
The Guildford-born giant won four Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups during an 11-year stay with Sarries before he joined Saitama Wild Knights (formerly Panasonic Wild Knights) in 2020.
Rumours emerged suggesting Kruis would return to England and compete to regain his place among Eddie Jones ' squad in time to potentially feature at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.