This week saw Rhys Webb become the latest Welsh player to hang up his boots, following Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric in announcing his retirement from international rugby.
It’s sad when any great rugby player calls it a day and for Wales to lose those three names in quick succession ahead of the World Cup, of course it’s a bit of a blow.
The three of them have been great servants to Wales and such an integral part of the many successes we’ve had over the last 10, 15 years or so. Losing them will leave a big void in the Welsh game and it would have been a difficult decision for them to make with another major tournament on the horizon.
But you know when your time has come.
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