Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg announced on Monday March 27 that he would hang up his boots after the World Cup this fall in France (September 8-October 28), believing the physical demands of the sport have become too heavy for him . The full-back, who will turn 31 in June, picked up his 100th cap in the Six Nations Tournament against Ireland (losing 22-7 on March 12) but picked up an injury and missed the final game against Ireland. Italy. Hogg, who signed his first professional contract with the Glasgow Warriors in 2011, made his debut for Scotland the following year at the Six Nations Championship. He was named the competition’s best player in 2016 and 2017 and was also selected for a three-time British and Irish Lions tour (2013, 2017 and 2021). The Melrose native enjoyed club success winning the Pro12 in 2015 with Glasgow and signing an Premiership-European Cup double with Exeter in 2020. This year’s World Cup in France will be his third s he participates in it.
Scottish star Stuart Hogg to retire after World Cup
