“I’ll be announcing my retirement with Wales post World Cup,” Dan Biggar confirms that he is nearing the end of his international career, having made over 100 appearances since his Wales debut in 2008
Dan Biggar has represented Wales since 2008
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced that he will retire from international rugby after the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
The 33-year-old is due to compete in his third World Cup after his selection was confirmed in Warren Gatland’s final 33-player squad ahead of the tournament in France.
But Biggar has confirmed his plans to call time on his stellar international career, having made over 100 appearances since his Wales debut in 2008.
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In a video statement on social media, Biggar said: “Just wanted to share some news with you that in my column for the Mail on Sunday tomorrow, I’ll be announcing my retirement with Wales post World Cup.”
The 33-year-old is due to compete in his third World Cup
Biggar has also previously captained Wales, taking over during Alun Wyn Jones’ absence in the 2022 Six Nations.
He will link up with Wales’ most-capped senior men’s back George North ahead of what will be his fourth World Cup.
Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan have been named Wales co-captains in a squad that features 19 forwards and 14 backs, 17 of which enter with past World Cup experience.
Wales begin their World Cup campaign against Fiji on September 10.
