England lock George Kruis retiring from rugby to focus on business commitments

England forward George Kruis will quit the game in May (David Davies/PA)

England forward George Kruis has announced his retirement from rugby on his 32nd birthday in order to focus on his business commitments.

Former Saracens lock Kruis, who won 45 caps for England and represented the British and Irish Lions, will hang up his boots at the end of the current Japanese league season with Saitama Wild Knights.