Wales international speedster Hallam Amos has announced he will retire at the end of the season to focus on his medical career.
This season will be my last,” Amos confirmed
“After a decade of professional rugby, I’ve experienced a lot in rugby and been fortunate to go to two World Cups, a Commonwealth Games, several Six Nations and I’ve had a lot of great times in the regional game,” added Amos.
“I’m grateful for the incredible experiences I’ve had but the time has almost come to face a new challenge.
“I am happy with what I have achieved and telling Dai [Young, Cardiff director of rugby] and Cardiff, and Wayne [Pivac] and Wales early so they can plan for the future sat a lot easier with me.
“It’s always been my intention to finish when I complete my degree and this season aligns nicely with the final year of my medical studies, so a perfect time to transition from pitch to hospital.
EDITORS PICKS:
- Prime Video rugby pundits: Full line-up revealed
- England drop the Saxons name because it is ‘inappropriate’
- Transfer Round-Up: Tadhg Furlong, Jonathan Joseph, Anthony Watson…
- ‘Overhyped plodder’ – Alun Wyn Jones blasted by South African media
- LIST: 5 rugby players you didn’t know played for other countries
- Sam Warburton names his revised back-row to dominate the Springboks
“Throughout my years combining university with a rugby career I’ve had plenty of support – from the WRU, Dragons for the first few years of my career, from Cardiff Rugby more recently, and from Cardiff University itself – and I’ll always be thankful for their willingness to accommodate both aspects of my life.
“Particular thanks go to Dai and Wayne, who have been understanding over the last couple of weeks as I’ve talked to them about the thought process behind my decision.
“Retiring at 27 will definitely be strange, but I’m committed to Cardiff for the rest of the season and hopefully I can finish on a high over the next few months.”
LIST: 5 other rugby legends who made shock career changes
#1. Phil Vickery – Fashion designer/Chef
Following his retirement in 2010 due to injury, Vickery established his own fashion line named after his moniker. Featuring rugby-inspired tops and T-shirts, shirts, footwear and knitwear, the Raging Bull brand is stocked in 30 House of Fraser stores and 90 independent retailers in the UK.
Vickery, who won Celebrity MasterChef in 2011, has launched his new enterprise No.3 as a collection service after plans to open a restaurant were delayed.
CONTINUES ON PAGE 2
The post Wales international quits rugby aged 27 for stunning career change appeared first on Ruck.
