Ross Moriarty told Warren Gatland he did not want to be selected in his Rugby World Cup squad because he wants to settle into his new life.
Moriarty has recently become a father for the first time and joined French side Brive last month as they fight for Top 14 survival.
The back rower's decision comes after he was left out of Gatland's Six Nations squad to the surprise of many. But his decision to rule himself out of selection for the World Cup was a major and unexpected one.
