Harlequins and England half-half Danny Kerr has introduced his retirement from worldwide rugby after 15 years.
The 37-year-old comes away after making his one centesimal look within the 23-22 win over Eire throughout this 12 months’s Six Nations.
Kerr, who made 369 appearances for Harlequins throughout his profession, performed in all 5 of England’s matches within the Six Nations.
He stated on his Instagram account: “Taking part in for England as soon as was a dream come true. By no means in my wildest desires did I believe I’d have the chance to do that greater than 100 instances.”
“After a lot reflection over the previous few months, it appears the proper time for me and the crew to retire from worldwide rugby.
He added: “The previous 12 months on this English crew have undoubtedly been my favourite, creating recollections that my household and I’ll cherish and bear in mind ceaselessly.”
Kerr made his England debut on the age of 21 towards New Zealand in June 2008, and has since gone on to win Six Nations Championships in 2011 and 2017 both aspect of a Grand Slam in 2016, whereas additionally taking part in within the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and 2016. . 2023.
He scored 15 tries and dropped three targets throughout his worldwide profession, and was the seventh participant to succeed in 100 England caps, his one hundred and first and ultimate look coming towards France.
Billy Millard, Harlequins Director of Rugby, stated: “We’re very happy with Danny and all he has achieved for England.”
“He has been extraordinarily skilled over the past 15 years and has labored extraordinarily laborious to return to 101 caps. It’s a nice testomony to his character, laborious work and professionalism and we congratulate him on a unbelievable profession in England and sit up for his continued affect at Queen’s.”