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England Leicester wing Watson forced to retire on medical grounds
Anthony Watson, March 11, 2023

ENGLAND and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.

The 30-year-old has had a number of injury issues during his career, with the latest one understood to be a back problem.

Watson, who played for London Irish and Bath before joining Leicester, won 56 England caps and was part of two tours with the British and Irish Lions.

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