Wallace retires from rugby

Leinster and Ireland prop Paul Wallace has been forced to retire from the game due to persistent ankle problems.

Wed, 14 May, 2003 - 15:14

Leinster and Ireland prop Paul Wallace has been forced to retire from the game due to persistent ankle problems.

He will be best remembered for his heroic contribution to the 1996 British and Lions Tour to South Africa where he joined Keith Wood, Jeremy Davidson and Eric Miller in making an indellible impact on the world media.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: South Africa Person: Wallace Person: Paul Wallace Person: Keith Wood Person: Jeremy Davidson Person: Eric Miller Event: 1996 British and Lions Tour Event: Heineken Cup Organisation: Leinster Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Saracens Organisation: Ulster

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