Quinnell accepts specialist’s advice and quits

CRAIG QUINNELL has spoken of his anguish after being forced into premature retirement by a neck problem which has left him one tackle away from life in a wheelchair.

Former Wales lock Quinnell injured the discs in his neck when coming on as substitute for Cardiff against Glasgow two weeks ago, sustaining the damage in contact.

He visited a specialist this week who confirmed his playing days are over, leaving the 30-year-old to reflect on life as a rugby spectator.