Ibanez quits international game

France’s 2007 World Cup captain Raphael Ibanez has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Ibanez quits international game
Thu, 10 Jan, 2008 - 13:37

France’s 2007 World Cup captain Raphael Ibanez has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Wasps hooker Ibanez revealed the decision in his home town of Dax today.

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