Connacht's Alex Wootton announces he will retire at end of the season

28-year-old Wootton has decided to retire from professional rugby at the end of this season after a career which has seen him chalk up 79 appearances for Munster and Connacht

RETIRING: Connacht’s Alex Wootton has announced he will retire at the end of the season. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Former Irish U-20 winger Alex Wootton has decided to retire from professional rugby at the end of this season after a career which has seen him chalk up 79 appearances for Munster and Connacht.

The 28-year old has announced he is retiring at the end of his third season with Connacht in the summer to pursue other interests.