Injury forces Greening to quit

Former England hooker Phil Greening has retired from rugby with immediate effect.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005 - 11:21

Former England hooker Phil Greening has retired from rugby with immediate effect.

The 30-year-old Wasps forward has been forced into the decision because of a foot injury sustained during last season’s Premiership final against Leicester at Twickenham.

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