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On this day in 2011: Chris Paterson announces international retirement

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Scotland’s leading points-scorer Chris Paterson announced his decision to retire from international rugby on this day in 2011.

The then 33-year-old scored 809 points across 109 appearances and was the only Scot to have appeared at four Rugby World Cup tournaments over his 12-year career.

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