Injury ends Worsley's career

Injury ends Worsley's career

Unfortunate for the guy so best of luck to him in the future.

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Joe Worsley has been forced to retire from the game with immediate effect due to a neck problem, his club Wasps have announced.

The former England number eight has made the decision after failing to recover from the injury sustained last season.

"Since March I have been following medical and rehab advice but it hasn't helped," said Worsley.

Worsley was capped 78 times by England and made one appearance for the Lions, against South Africa in 2009.

The 2003 World Cup winner played over 300 times for Wasps in a career spanning almost two decades, lifting the Heineken Cup twice and clinching the Aviva Premiership title four times.

"Joe is a real legend at Wasps and we are very sad to see his playing days come to an end," said Wasps owner Steve Hayes.

"He's been a fantastic servant to Wasps and played a huge role in much of the club's success.

"He was also a superb representative on the international stage, becoming a key figure for England and inspiring many budding young players with his tenacious back row play.

"He will leave big boots to fill and we wish him all the very best as he moves on with the next stage of his life.

"I hope that we will still see him regularly around Adams Park and he knows he is welcome back here any time."
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