‘More than I dreamt of’: Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires due to injury
17-04-2024 13:27 via theguardian.com

‘More than I dreamt of’: Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires due to injury

Former Wales captain, 37, failed to recover from back problem‘We will miss his presence on the pitch and in changing rooms’Former Wales captain Ken Owens has announced his retirement from the game after failing to recover from a back problem.The 37-year-old hooker, who played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions, has been sidelined for almost a year because of the injury, last playing for the Scarlets in April 2023. Continue reading...
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