Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw calls time on his playing career

He currently plays for Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023 - 10:35

Former Scotland captain and scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has announced his retirement from rugby.

The 37-year-old began his career with Edinburgh before moving on to Gloucester and Clermont Auvergne. He currently plays for Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks.

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