Argentina prop Marcos Ayerza announces rugby retirement

He has been advised to end his career because of a back injury.

Argentina prop Marcos Ayerza announces rugby retirement
Tue, 11 Apr, 2017 - 14:06

Argentine prop Marcos Ayerza has retired from professional rugby.

Ayerza and his club Leicester announced that the decision will take immediate effect following an 11-season stint at Welford Road.

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