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Ibañez retires on his birthday

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In an eventful day at Wasps, club captain Raphaël Ibañez has retired from rugby with immediate effect due to a series of complex concussions.

The 98-times capped former French skipper has been forced to call it a day on medical grounds and announced the news on Tuesday, which is actually his 36th birthday.

Ibañez sustained an initial concussion against Worcester in September 2008 before suffering further head injuries against Leinster in Dublin and Sale at Adams Park earlier this season.

He has since undergone a number of investigations whilst completing a recommended two month period of rest.

Subsequently Ibañez has attempted to gradually integrate back into training, however, he is still symptomatic when undertaking physical exertion.

Following a reassessment by London Wasps' neurosurgeon and neurologist last week the decision has been made by the medical team, coaches and Ibañez to stop playing with immediate effect as the risk of serious injury are too great to warrant an attempt to play again.

The likeable Frenchman, who joined reigning Guinness Premiership champions in 2005, has enjoyed great success as part of the Wasps outfit successfully collecting silverware in every competition since his arrival.

Appointed club captain at the beginning of the 2008/09 season, Ibañez will continue his involvement with the club working with the coaches and players this season.

:flower: :wub: thanks Rafa and good luck for the future, such a great player and person.

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brief news...

James Haskell and Tom Palmer (Wasps) will be joining Stade Francais

Riki Flutey will be going to Brive

Jonny Wilkinson might be going to Racing Metro

Sebastian Chabal & Lionel Nallet are set to join Racing Metro next season too

Clement Poitrenaud has extended his contract with Stade Toulouse

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it's all back to normal :blink:

Guinness Prem

Newcastle 13 - 9 Saracens

Sale Sharks 32 - 13 Bristol

Super 14

Western Force 16 - 10 Central Cheetahs

NSW Waratahs 11 - 7 Waikato Chiefs

Wellington Hurricanes 22 - 17 Otago Highlanders

Top 14

Stade Francais 22 - 12 RC Toulon :hell yea!:

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