Wales Rugby Fullback Leigh Halfpenny Announces Retirement From International Play
Final match against the Barbarians to conclude decorated international career, while club future remains undecided.
- Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has announced his retirement from international rugby with his final match to be against the Barbarians.
- Halfpenny has played 101 games for Wales since his debut in 2008 and stands as the third highest all-time scorer for his country with a total of 801 points.
- He has also made four appearances in tests for the British and Irish Lions in addition to being part of the squad for this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
- Despite retiring from international play, Halfpenny will continue his club rugby career, although his next club remains to be decided after announcing his departure from Scarlets after six years.
- Halfpenny's decision to retire was described as hard and heavy-hearted, but he is eager to step into the next chapter of his rugby career, and details about his future club are expected to be shared soon.