Wales and Dragons prop Leon Brown has introduced his retirement from rugby with quick impact due to a neck harm.
Brown received the final of his 24 caps towards Scotland virtually a 12 months in the past, having made his Check debut in 2017.
The 28-year-old had not performed for the Dragons since October.
“All good issues should come to an finish and as I look again on my profession, though shorter than I had hoped, I achieve this with many fond recollections and no regrets in any respect,” Brown stated, in a press release on the Dragons web site.
“I’ve all the time believed that all the things occurs for a cause, and generally issues simply aren’t meant to be.
“Regardless that the remainder of my physique feels able to proceed to play, my neck clearly has different concepts.
“After three surgical procedures within the final three seasons, it’s time for me to take heed to it and name it a day.”
Dragons’ interim head coach Filo Tiatia added: “We’re all upset that Leon is retiring, however absolutely perceive the choice he has now taken.
“He has left no stone unturned, along with his dedication and professionalism, and actually developed as a pacesetter in my time with him.
“Leon has been an vital participant for the membership, successful story from our academy system, along with his performances incomes worldwide recognition.”
