Rugby:Ireland and Munster backrow David Wallace has retired from rugby at the age of 35, after failing to recover fully from the knee injury he sustained prior to the 2011 World Cup.
The Corkman was capped 203 times for his province from August 1997 and 72 times for Ireland since debuting in 2000. Wallace, whose brothers Paul and Richard also lined out for their country, was named on the ERC European Dream Team (1995 - 2010) along with Ronan O'Gara and Anthony Foley, and was twice a British & Irish Lion (2001 & 2009).
He also won a Grand Slam with Ireland in 2009.
“Although it's disappointing that injury is forcing me to retire now,,” he said today, “I take great comfort that I've had an unbelievably enjoyable career and I feel very lucky to have been involved in an era that has seen Munster and Ireland enjoy so much success.
"Professional rugby has exploded in popularity and changed beyond all recognition in this country since I began and I feel honoured to have played witness to it's massive improvement.
“I'd like to thank anyone who has helped me and had faith in me during my 15-year professional career including family, teammates, coaches, medics, friends and not least supporters.
“I will be looking to step away from rugby and explore a few different business opportunities, while also looking forward to being able to spend more time with my wife Aileen and sons Andrew and Harvey."
