Scotland
Scotland back-row Alasdair Strokosch retires from international rugby
ESPN Staff
November 5, 2015
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Scotland back-row Alasdair Strokosch has announced his retirement from international rugby.

Strokosch, 32, won 47 caps for his country, the last of which came in the Rugby World Cup group game against the USA in September. 

He made his debut as a replacement against Australia in 2006, becoming a regular during the 2008 Six Nations, but has fallen down the pecking order over the last 12 months.

Strokosch said: "I've been lucky enough to fulfil my childhood dream of representing Scotland.

"I believe that the group we have now are among the most talented that I've seen have the potential to achieve great things for Scottish rugby.

"I would have never achieved anything without the support over the years, particularly from Bob Easson, Carl Hogg, Dean Ryan, Shaun Longstaff, my parents and my Wife Kirsty."

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