Thursday 23 June 2016 14:18, UK
Ireland scrum-half Eoin Reddan has announced his retirement from rugby union.
The 35-year-old Leinster player is set to win a 71st and final cap against South Africa this weekend before quitting to take up a job in insurance.
Reddan has won Heineken Cups with Wasps and Leinster and has been an Ireland regular since making his debut against France in 2006.
"I have been privileged to be part of so many successful teams over the course of my career," he said in a statement.
"To win European and domestic honours with both Wasps and Leinster has been fantastic and to taste 6 Nations success with Ireland over the past three seasons has been incredible.
"I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences that professional rugby has provided over the course of my career but feel that now is the right time to commit to the next chapter of my life and take on a new challenge.
"I have a fantastic opportunity in a dynamic industry that will bring a new set of challenges and opportunities for myself and my family. I am grateful to Leinster and the IRFU for supporting my decision to take up this opportunity."
