‘No regrets’ as Pelous bows out

FORMER France captain Fabien Pelous says he has no regrets about calling time on his illustrious career yesterday, even though his body is still telling him to play on for another few years. The Toulouse lock, who made a record 118 appearances for his country, announced he would be hanging his boots up at the end of the season.

The 35-year-old is still in excellent condition and has enjoyed two great seasons since quitting international rugby after the 2007 World Cup.

He nevertheless feels it is the right time to retire. “I didn’t want to finish on a frustrated note,” he said yesterday.