London Irish lock George Skivington forced to retire
Wednesday 22 June 2016 12:00, UK
London Irish lock George Skivington has been forced to retire with immediate effect due to a shoulder injury.
Skivington, 33, joined Irish from Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2012-13 season and made 68 appearances for the club.
The former England Saxon skippered the Exiles until his season was ended by the injury in October last year.
He won four Premiership titles and two Heineken Cups with Wasps before moving to Leicester in 2010.
He added: "Wasps, Leicester and London Irish have all been great environments in which to play my rugby and each club has been a unique experience.
"I have been proud to captain London Irish during the last three seasons and I know the club is in good shape to return to the Premiership at the first time of asking.
"I would also like to thank Ealing Trailfinders and the Samoan national team for allowing me to gain valuable coaching experience during the last two years, which I hope to utilise going forward.
Irish's Head of Rugby Operations, Glenn Delaney, said: "I'm bitterly disappointed for George who has been a fantastic character to have at the club both on and off the field.
"He's been a great advocate of the club and will be sorely missed by staff and supporters. We wish him and his family all the very best for the future."
