Monday 8 September 2014

World Cup-winning trio hang up England boots

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World Cup-winning trio Maggie Alphonsi, Joanna McGilchrist and Kat Merchant have all retired from international rugby.



Alphonsi played in three World Cups and started at openside in their win over Canada while McGilchrist featured in the second-row and Merchant on the wing.



“I’ve been fortunate enough to have had a great sporting career and feel it’s the right time to retire now that we are World Champions,” said Alphonsi. “There are so many great young players coming through, it’s now time for someone else to experience what I have been fortunate enough to have achieved. I have so many special memories playing for England but the best one was winning the World Cup. I can now certainly retire with a smile on my face.”



Merchant, who scored in the final against Canada, has retired on medical advice following a series of concussions. “While it is very disappointing to have to retire, I am hugely proud to be part of our World Championship winning team and feel I have achieved what others never will. I very much plan to stay involved in rugby as it is a sport I love. It is a sport that has given me so much and now I have the opportunity to give something back.”



For McGilchrist, she retires having won 63 caps. “It was a great honour to play for England,” said McGilchrist. “I have many fond memories but the highlight is, of course, winning the World Cup. The direction in which the game is now going is really exciting, as are the opportunities it will provide.”



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Article source: http://www.espnscrum.com/scotland/rugby/story/219807.html


World Cup-winning trio hang up England boots

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