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Wales international Aaron Shingler calls time on career
By PA
Wales international Aaron Shingler has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.
The 35-year-old Scarlets flanker made his debut for the region in 2009 and has clocked up more than 220 appearances.
He also won 27 Test caps and was part of the 2019 World Cup squad in Japan, when Wales reached the semi-finals.
“It has been an extremely tough decision to make, an emotional few weeks for myself and family,” Shingler said, in a statement released by the Scarlets.
“I would have loved to keep going in the Scarlets jersey, but the body is telling me now is the right time to call it a day.
“There have been some tough times, some difficult injuries to overcome, but I have loved every minute and I feel immensely proud to have played as many games and for as long as I have.”
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel added: “‘Shings’ has been an immense contributor to the Scarlets, a player who has always given his all to the cause.
“He has been awesome to work with, and I am sure all the squad will want to give him the send-off he deserves over the next few weeks.”
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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