Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb announces retirement from Test rugby

Webb, who won 40 caps, follows his Ospreys colleagues Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric in stepping down. All three were members of Wales’ preliminary World Cup training squad
Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb announces retirement from Test rugby

RETIRING: Rhys Webb has announced his retirement from international rugby. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Wed, 31 May, 2023 - 11:31
Andrew Baldock

Rhys Webb has become the latest Wales player to announce his retirement from Test rugby before the World Cup.

Scrum-half Webb, who won 40 caps, follows his Ospreys colleagues Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric in stepping down.

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