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Daily Mirror
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David Craven

Hull KR rugby league star releases "emotional" statement as he ends career on health grounds

An “emotional” Lachlan Coote has retired with immediate effect after the decorated Hull KR full-back admitted he needed to put his health first.

Australian ace Coote, 33, was due to call it a day at the end of the season but has brought that forward following consultations with a concussion specialist.

The ex-St Helens star, who won Grand Finals in Super League and the NRL, suffered another head knock in Rovers’ Magic Weekend game last month.

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