Six Nations: Italy great Parisse has announced retirement at the end of the season

Parisse has good reason to be regarded as the greatest rugby player in Italy's history but still hopes for Azzurri's jersey the last swansong. Italian legend player Sergio Parisse announced his retirement from the rugby team after the end of the season. He has been a staunch supporter of the back row since his first international appearance in 2002. Rugby fans can buy Six Nations Tickets from our website at discounted prices.

Italy great Parisse has announced retirement at the end of the season

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His 142 test cap is second only to Alun Wyn Jones of Wales and Richie McCaw of New Zealand in the historic record, and he also competed in 69 Guinness Six Nations matches between 2004 and 2019.

He was originally supposed to retire from international rugby after the 2019 World Cup, but when the last group match between Italy and the All Blacks were canceled due to a typhoon, he changed his mind.

The coronavirus pandemic cost the original Guinness Six Nations team the farewell test against England in 2020. While he hasn't worn the Azzurri jersey since that World Cup, he is keen to compete if possible. The last match.

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Records are not interested in me, but in my career, I've never liked to receive gifts. Parisse has played most of his club career in France, where he represented the Stade de France from 2005 to 2019 and then moved to Toulon. He is currently trying to help them improve to eighth in the top 14 last season. Achieving the name.

Parisse has played most of his club career in France

The number 8 player who turns 38 today is also working with the club's youth players and coaching the sidelines, meaning he will not hesitate to confirm that he will be putting his shoes up at the end of the season.

"This is also a discussion with the club, everybody knows his body and what he can do, I know I have enough energy and physical strength to finish last season.”

"At 38 years old, there were some problems. For the club, we all agreed it was a good decision. Now it's up to me to enjoy every game."

Whether or not Parisse can make his final appearance in his the country as his incredible career deserves, his place in the history books has long been assured.

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