Wales international Josh Navidi forced to retire with serious neck injury

33-year-old Josh Navidi sustained the injury playing for Wales against South Africa last July and has been unable to make a sufficient recovery.

Josh Navidi has been unable to recover from a serious neck injury (Steve Haag/PA)

Wales and Cardiff flanker Josh Navidi has been forced to announce his immediate retirement from rugby because of a serious neck problem.

Navidi sustained the injury while making his 33rd appearance for Wales in their third Test against South Africa in July last year and he has been unable to make a sufficient recovery.