Billy Holland grateful to retire from rugby on his own terms

Munster's Billy Holland celebrates after beating Toulon in 2018. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
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SUBSCRIBEThere is little doubt that Billy Holland’s retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season, which the veteran lock announced on Monday will leave a vacuum at Munster. Nor is there any danger that those he is set to leave behind do not appreciate the qualities that will depart the dressing room with the 35-year-old.
Holland, who became Munster’s second most-capped player in his 241st appearance last weekend off the bench in the Guinness PRO14 win at Cardiff Blues, made his announcement by speaking of his gratitude at being able to walk away from his professional career, 14 years after his senior debut, on his own terms.
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