Waratahs skipper Phil Waugh to retire after 2011 Rugby World Cup – Super Rugby news
The Waratahs skipper, Phil Waugh, has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby after the upcoming 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Waugh told the reporters today, June 21, in a press conference in Sydney that he wants to quit from rugby for a business career. However, the veteran player, who represented the Waratahs in 124 Super Rugby games, said that he will be available for the Wallabies
to help them win the Webb Ellis Trophy.
The Waratahs captain has announced his retirement at a very crucial time as his side is taking on the Blues in a play-off clash on Friday, June 25. His announcement may not be a motivational factor for his side in the remaining matches of the ongoing Super
Rugby championship. The Waratahs have done well in the round match clashes and ended up with fifth position at the table.
Announcing his departure from rugby, Phil Waugh said that he has enjoyed his time with the Waratahs since he made his Super Rugby debut for them in 1999. Waugh further said that he has been around the Waratahs for a long time and it was right time to say
good-bye to the derby. He also appreciated his national side Wallabies for its unconditional support and hoped that he will be included in the final squad for the RWC 2011.
He also stated that, “I’ve been very humbled and very proud to have represented Australia over a decade, which has encompassed 79 Test matches, and I hope to increase on that number. In terms of rugby memories, I hope that my fondest memories occur over
the coming months.”
Waugh argued that he has taken the step for the betterment of Waratahs and his own future. He said that, “I think at 31 years of age, the timing is right for me to make the transition into business. I’m looking forward to finishing on a high. It's obviously
a big year for rugby and I want to be a part of that World Cup squad.”
Phil Waugh has the honor of playing the most Super Rugby games, 124, for Australia.
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