Leigh Halfpenny has ‘an exciting challenge’ awaiting him after Wales retirement

New Zealand Super Rugby heavyweights Crusaders could be his next port of call.
Leigh Halfpenny has ‘an exciting challenge’ awaiting him after Wales retirement
Leigh Halfpenny is set for a move to the southern hemisphere (Ben Whitley/PA)

Leigh Halfpenny looks set to continue his rugby career in the southern hemisphere after he makes a final Wales appearance on Saturday.

The Wales full-back, who has won 101 caps, will bow out of international rugby following the Barbarians’ Principality Stadium visit.

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