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Scotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced his intention to retire from rugby after the World Cup in France this autumn.
Hogg, who turns 31 in June, recently earned his 100th cap and has scored 171 international points.
Having signed his first professional deal with Glasgow Warriors in 2011, Hogg said a "new career beckons".
"I don't feel my body can achieve the standards that I set myself for much longer," he explained.
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Comment posted by Wat_Tyler_2_Point_Oh, today at 13:58
A real asset down here in Devon, and definitely one of the finest players Scotland has ever produced.
Go well Hoggy.
Comment posted by Tommy, today at 13:57
A great, great player. Even though I am a Welshman, I am sorry to see him go. And I'm sorry that the Scots almost certainly won't win anything major for the likes of Hogg.
Comment posted by Iain with two eyes, today at 13:57
Top 5 player for Scotland…ever. Great servant. Good luck with future endeavors Hoggy.
Comment posted by Raging Bull, today at 13:56
Well done young man, a great servant to Scottish rugby and to the Lions ethos
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